Soloists, Susanne Stanzeleit and Andrew Fuller, together with author, Philip Ardagh visited primary schools in the Battle area to introduce children to the music of the Mussorgsky and illustrate just how vividly characters are depicted through music in each of the “pictures”. The children were then encouraged to contribute their own artwork, short poems or stories based on their perception of the music. The children’s contributions will be exhibited in the foyer of the Memorial Hall and there was an informal open performance of the Mussorgsky for all participating children and their families. This performance also featured readings of poems and stories contributed by the pupils. It was a great opportunity to see the children's work showcased and to experience a professional concert up close and personal!