A condensed version of the performance »Baba Yaga: Songs and Dances of Death«, presented and performed on the piano by Sholto Kynoch, suitable for the whole family.
Sun. 20.9.2026
14:30, Beethovenhalle, Festival Salon
Familiy Concert: Baba Yaga
- Children & Families
Contributors
- Sholto Kynoch piano
Programme
Excerpts from »Baba Yaga: Songs and Dances of Death«
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Please note seating spaces are limited.
The concert at a glance
What can I expect?
What does it sound like?
Today at the Festival Salon
Opening hours: 14:00–19:30
Family Sunday – with games, fun, and family concerts
- 14:30–15:00 Family Concert Baba Yaga (Platzangebot begrenzt)
- 14:30–15:15 NEW: Sing-Along for Children and Adults (Lecture Hall)
- 16:00–17:30 Open creative space by Artefact (for children)
- 15:00–17:00 Workshop Build a Musical Instrument (for children with parents, Seminar room B)
14:30–17:30 childcare available (Seminar room C)
Description
Slavic folklore is full of eerie figures. One of these is the mysterious Baba Yaga, who lives in a hut on chicken legs deep in the forest. Sometimes she appears as a terrifying old witch, sometimes as a seductive but dangerous young woman. Baba Yaga has inspired numerous composers and is the focus of a dance production to be performed at 4 pm in the Studio of the Beethovenhalle. Pianist Sholto Kynoch takes his audience on a half-hour journey for children and families. At the piano, he visits the witch Baba Yaga and other curious characters, accompanied by music by Tchaikovsky, Janáček, Chopin and others.
Important information regarding admission:
Our festival hall has limited capacity. To enable as many children as possible to attend the concert, we will be issuing admission tickets on the day. We kindly ask families to keep the number of accompanying adults to a minimum, as the children are the focus of our programme. Should the concert hall be full, our playroom will be available for you to use at the same time. Thank you for your understanding!
