A zoo where the lions roar in cello and the kangaroos hop in violin — no cages, just chaos.
The Carnival of the Animals returns in a brand new version, directed by Gabriel Alloing, combining music, storytelling, and live visual creations. Composed by Camille Saint-Saëns in 1886, this iconic work is performed here by ten musicians from the Ensemble Est-Ouest and accompanied by original texts by Alex Vizorek, written especially for young audiences. Recorded at the Théâtre Libre in Paris's 10th arrondissement.
Direction
Alloing weaves live visuals like a conductor controls tempo.
Practical Effects
Real musicians, real theatre, zero CGI cop-outs.
Writing
Vizorek's texts let kids in on jokes adults steal.
Director
Ybao Benedetti
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Saint-Saëns banned full performances of this during his lifetime — he considered it too silly for his serious reputation.
The 'Swan' movement became ubiquitous in pop culture, from 'Billy Elliot' to every figure skater's backup plan.
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