Art of Listening for Families

Discover the joy of listening to classical music in this interactive workshop. 

Do you have a life-long passion for classical music you would love to share with a young family member? Or perhaps it’s a world you’re keen to discover together? This interactive family workshop led by an opera singer, pianist and facilitator celebrates the power of listening deeply, together.

Offered for the first time as part of the International Festival, our flagship music workshop, Art of Listening, which has been hugely popular with Edinburgh’s primary schools for 25 years, has now been adapted for families.

Dive into the stories hidden within classical music, tap into its ability to stir your imagination and uncover its power to soothe and relax you. Come together across the generations to learn fresh ways to listen, share and connect. Suitable for children aged 7–11, accompanied by adults of all ages.

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Participant, aged 11

The Warm Up: Art of Listening for Families

Listen to The Warm Up, your bite-sized audio introduction to the performance.

Nicola Benedetti and Head of Discovery & Participation Caroline Donald introduce this interactive workshop for families to experience classical music together.

Listen on Soundcloud or Spotify.

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