Eckart Preu, Conductor
RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts: Wild Symphony!
Sep 28, 2025 1:00 PM 5:00 pm
CHILDREN GET IN FREE! (17 and under). Adult tickets, $20 each. An Afternoon of Music — A Lifetime of Memories
Event Details:
A Wild Symphony performance is an unforgettable family experience for all ages, celebrating a magical blend of storytelling, music, and visual art. Written and composed by bestselling author Dan Brown (DaVinci Code, Angels and Demons), this delightful 21-movement musical adventure comes alive with stunning projected images and charming poem readings from the beloved book. A beautiful multi-faceted event!
What: Multi-cultural concert, activities, crafts, and interactive play for children and their families
When: Sunday, September 28th, 2025: Activities from 1PM -3PM and 4PM to 5PM. RuMBa Foundation Family Concert from 3-4 PM
Where: Terrace Theater and Plaza: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Cost: Kids get in Free! Adults 18+, $20. Free Parking!
This free festival-style event will be filled with activities, live music, interactive booths, and kid-friendly food. Children will be able to play with symphonic musical instruments at the “Instrument Petting Zoo” and crafting their own batons for “Conducting 101” with our assistant conductors. Enjoy arts and crafts, lawn games and activities, and more! Children are encouraged to come in their favorite costume!
At 3PM, the Terrace Theater will open for children and their families to enjoy an interactive, educational, and playful musical performance, led by by Maestro Eckart Preu. Join in the fun and learn about all the different sights and sounds that make up an orchestra.
“This is a multi-generational family fun day where kids of all ages create lifelong memories. We are extremely thankful to The RuMBa Foundation for their multi-year generous grant and the access it provides to so many families,” says Long Beach Symphony President Kelly Ruggirello.
Reserve tickets for the September 28, 2025 Concert
This concert is conducted by Music Director Preu in a family-friendly and beautifully interactive environment.
RuMBa Foundation Family Concerts are made possible by a multi-year grant from The RuMBa Foundation of Long Beach.
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* Long Beach Symphony complies with all city health and safety mandates.**Programming subject to change.
Eckart Preu, Conductor
Eckart Preu (Eck-art Proy) began his tenure as Music Director of Long Beach Symphony in 2017. Critics, the orchestra, and audiences alike have celebrated his ability to combine well-loved masterworks with rare or newer works in programs offering dimension, sophistication, and spirit. Preu also currently serves as …
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