The Lion and the Mouse

This family-friendly event brings Aesop's classic fable to life, where a lion spares a mouse and later receives help from the tiny creature when trapped by hunters. Attendees can expect a musical performance tailored for young audiences, part of the Music for the Very Young series.

The story, one of Aesop's Fables numbered 150 in the Perry Index, has been retold for centuries in literature and art. The moral—that mercy brings reward and no one is too small to help—resonates across cultures, with Eastern variants and Renaissance sequels exploring themes of mutual dependence and social ambition.

Artistic interpretations of the fable range from paintings by Rubens and Klimt to sculptures by Marshall Fredericks and Tom Otterness. This event offers a chance to experience the timeless tale through music, making it an engaging introduction to classical storytelling for children.