Classics for Kids
Produced by WGUC. Airs Saturdays at 8 am on WQXR.
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Bach's Life
Johann Sebastian Bach is a household name today, but this wasn’t always so. This week on Classics for Kids, learn more about the life and music of this great musician. Nov 1, 2014
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Pictures at an Exhibition
This week on Classics for Kids, take a trip through the musical art gallery Mussorgsky called Pictures at an Exhibition. Oct 18, 2014
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The Mighty Handful
In 19th century Russia, five composers worked together to develop a Russian style of classical music. Find out more about Modest Mussorgsky and his friends, the Mighty Handful. Oct 11, 2014
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About Modest Mussorgsky
Modest Mussorgsky started out to be an army officer, but music’s call was too strong. Find out more this week on Classics for Kids. Oct 4, 2014
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Story of the Brandenburgs
Although six of J.S. Bach’s most famous concertos are named “Brandenburg,” the Margrave of Brandenburg probably never even heard them. Find out what he missed. Sep 27, 2014
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What’s A Concerto?
What’s a concerto? This week on Classics for Kids, hear some definitions plus examples by some of the world’s greatest composers. Sep 20, 2014
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Sons of J. S. Bach
More than 300 years’ worth of Bachs all worked as professional musicians, including several of J.S. Bach’s sons. Hear their music on Classics for Kids. Sep 13, 2014
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Bach’s Life
Johann Sebastian Bach is a household name today, but this wasn’t always so. This week on Classics for Kids, learn more about the life and music of this great musician. Sep 6, 2014
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Child Prodigy Composers
A child prodigy, Mozart composed his first piece of music at age 5. This week on Classics for Kids hear about other composers who started early, too. Aug 30, 2014
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What’s a Rondo?
What’s a rondo and how does this form work? Host Naomi Lewin explains this week on Classics for Kids. Aug 23, 2014
