The Strauss family was made up of four talented musicians who dominated music in Vienna for much of the 19th century. This week on Classics for Kids, learn about this amazing family and its beautiful music.

Johann Strauss Jr. started his own orchestra when he was 19-years-old, and competed with his father, who didn’t want him to become a musician. Hear more about his life and music this week on Classics for Kids.

Years ago, pianists who gave concerts had to perform works they had written themselves. Learn more about the great pianist composers this week on Classics for Kids.

Composers have always enjoyed imitating battle sounds. This week on Classics for Kids, hear examples of instruments and voices at war.

Where does the polonaise come from and when was it played? This week’s Classics for Kids program will tell you all about this form of music.

Frederic Chopin was born in Poland, but he spent much of his life away from the country he loved. This week on Classics for Kids, learn more about this famous pianist composer.