How does it sound?

Huu! A spider! But wait - this is not a scary spider at all. It is the lonely spider Tarantula. After all, she can't spin a web even though she dreams of a cobwebbed palace full of friends. She sees all the animals passing by, from the proud lion to the cozy chickens. But no one pays any attention to her! Until it turns out that she possesses a magic power with which she can make the other animals dance. Will her dream come true after all?

Want to know what this sounds like? Then come to Tarantula and the Dance of the Beasts. Through three pieces by the French composer Saint-Saëns, the musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra and actress Charlene Sancho take you into the world of Tarantula. In Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of Animals They feature the most wondrous animals, dancing to the Tarantella. Of course, the famous Danse macabre also makes an appearance.

This concert in collaboration with Oorkaan is directed by Caecilia Thunnissen. The musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra share the stage with actress Charlene Sancho. The dramaturgy is by Erin Coppens, the text was written by Lisanne van Aert, Tessa Verbei is responsible for the scenography and Desiree van Gelderen for the lighting design. Lionel Ziblat arranged the music.