Not Over 'Til The Wee Baby Sings

We've covered a couple of festivals for the miniature pop and rock fans out there but what if your baby is a bit more discerning. If you live anywhere near Glasgow or Edinburgh then you should get yourself and the little ones down to Baby O, the opera that's made especially for babies. The events are put on by the Scottish Opera but don't worry if you're not from north of the border, Baby O takes their show on tour from time to time having been in London earlier this summer with plans to go back on the road towards the end of this year. Performed especially with babies in mind, Baby O is the perfect way to introduce your baby to opera. Whether you've got a baby Bach or a mini Mozart, you're unlikely to find a more child-friendly atmosphere to introduce your little ones to high culture.

Baby O use pieces that have been composed especially for the event focusing on tones more than words and allowing the babies to get excited about the sounds themselves. Organiser Jane Davidson explains, "We have three performers and the music is entirely vocal, using sounds and words that babies will recognise and understand, with these classically trained singers creating baby-friendly noises. The parents all comment on what it feels like to have their baby in their lap for 25 minutes watching the performance – though there is always the occasional slightly older or more adventurous child who will crawl over to join in – moving their arms, wiggling their feet.”

Visit their website for more details.

http://www.babies-go.co.uk