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Carnival of the Animals (Waitlist)

  • Children's National Hospital 111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC, 20010 United States (map)
 
 

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 PM

children’s National hospital


Event Details

Counterpoint Concerts returns to Children’s National Hospital with a special performance of Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals, inspired by and designed for children. This joyful concert features Howard University Piano Performance students Zoë-Ruth Brizan and Quentin Derac in their debut performance with the series, inviting young listeners to explore the sounds and stories behind each featured animal character.

Presented in collaboration with Children’s National Hospital, this program is part of our ongoing commitment to community engagement and inspiring the next generation of music lovers.

Official event art by David Plunkert.


Program

Camille Saint-Saëns – The Carnival of the Animals


Featured Student Performers

Quentin Derac, piano

Zoë-Ruth Brizan, piano


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