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Victorian Opera will present “Baby Bilby Sings,” a program aimed at young children aged three and under and their families as an introduction to the world of opera.

The showcase, which kicks off on Friday March 13 at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Horti Hall at Hemstritch Studios in Melbourne, will showcase many musical highlights from opera’s greatest works. CHildren and their families will get a change to listen, play, and even sing along to these tunes. The program lasts 30 minutes and follows Baby Bilby, native animal as he tours around the world, meeting characters from famed operas.

“There are so many different styles of music to experience from lullaby-like arias to lively duets. Our interactive program introduces babies and toddlers to opera while giving them a chance to make sound, play instruments and dance as they discover the joys and wonder of live performance,” said Ioanna Salmanidis, Victorian Opera’s Education Manager.

There will be an additional performance set for March 20, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.