Children’s Concert (6+): King Climbing Tree

Don’t miss this children's concert about the headstrong tree climber Peer, performed by musicians from the Concertgebouw Orchestra!

Peer is a dreamy and VERY headstrong tree climber who climbs a tree whenever his mother gets angry with him again. High up in the greenery, he has all kinds of adventures and meets the most amazing characters. Then, he goes into the mountains, leaving behind his mother and his beloved girlfriend, Solveig. During his journey, Peer almost marries the Troll King's daughter, is given unsolicited advice from Kromme, the Crooked One, and even meets death. He must prove that he genuinely is someone who would be missed, so he thinks about Solveig. Then, finally, he can return home.

Peer's story is told in words by Rogier van Erkel (in Dutch), and in music, through Grieg’s lovely Peer Gynt, as played by the musicians with their instruments.