Birds flock, kangaroos hop. A swan glides elegantly by.

Camille Saint-Saëns captures the natural world with wit and delight in his Carnival of the Animals, performed here in Michael Leunig’s uniquely Australian adaptation, complete with representations of his iconic drawings.

The program begins with an immersive natural soundscape, featuring music by American composer John Luther Adams and First Nations composers Brenda Gifford and Nardi Simpson.

The ensemble is joined by the Grinberg-Viney piano duo, a “barnstorming” (The Australian) and “unforgettable” (Los Angeles Times) ensemble.