Family Concert: Mo Willems' Because

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Family Concert: Mo Willems' Because

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Date
Mar 22, 2026
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Atlanta Symphony Hall
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March 22, 2026
Sunday at 1:30PM

March 22, 2026
Sunday at 3:00PM

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Your orchestra brings to life Willems’ storybook Because—a powerful tale of how discovery and persistence led a girl on a path to center stage. Let your child be inspired by the music and storytelling at this concert featuring a new score and onstage projections of the book’s magical illustrations.

Featured Artists

William R. Langley

William R. Langley

Resident Conductor and ASYO Music Director

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

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