Klassics for Kids: The Ugly Duckling meets Peter and the Wolf

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Moonlight Concerts triumphantly returns to Edinburgh Fringe with an all-new children's concert featuring Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling"!

About Klassics for Kids: The Ugly Duckling meets Peter and the Wolf

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FIVE-STAR CLASSICAL MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN
"The Ugly Duckling" by Moonlight Concerts | Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Following their critically acclaimed, SOLD OUT Edinburgh Fringe 2024 performances!

Moonlight Concerts triumphantly returns to Edinburgh Fringe with an all-new children's concert featuring Hans Christian Andersen's timeless fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling" reimagined through classical music and masterful storytelling.
Critical Acclaim for Moonlight Concerts:

***** "Enlightening... a most enchanting concert" - Edinburgh Guide
***** "A ripping good yarn. Sim and Shiel both are masters of their crafts." - Binge Fringe
***** "An atmosphere which is all too often missed in our digital world" - Corr Blimey

This extraordinary performance features the brilliant collaboration between acclaimed author and storyteller Alastair Sim and Usher Hall emerging pianist Matthew Shiel, who together craft a mesmerizing musical adaptation of "The Ugly Duckling" alongside Prokofiev's celebrated "Peter and the Wolf."

The program concludes with a delightful sing-along of beloved children's songs, creating a comprehensive cultural experience that parents and children will treasure long after the final notes fade.

Edinburgh Fringe 2025 performances will sell out quickly! Secure your tickets now for this exceptional classical music experience crafted especially for young audiences.

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