“Leon and Albertine” by Christine DavenierLeon the pig has fallen in love with Albertine the chicken, but how can this pink porcine impress the petite hen?
On the advice of his friends on the farm, he tries singing like the rooster, dancing like the rabbit and being strong like the bull, among other antics, to attract her attention. To no avail. The unobservant Albertine seldom even notices that her wooer is present.
Until he gives up and plays with a friend in the mud. Their piggy play date becomes a party for all the animals on the farm, including Albertine, who suddenly, unexpectedly, notices her frustrated suitor.
All of this sweet love story from author Christine Davenier will be told during the next edition of Symphonic Tales, a music and literacy series for young children presented in partnership by the Chattanooga Public Library and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Performing Arts.
Clarinetist Dr. Nikolasa Tejero will provide a musically enhanced reading of the story. Tejero has collected an assortment of musical themes by master composers to help bring to life Leon’s efforts to gain the affections of his sweetheart Albertine.
The program is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Children’s Department at the downtown library, 1001 Broad St. Crafts and games will follow the performance.
For more information, call 423-643-7700.