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The Musical Strauss Family

Continuing this month's series on Johann Strauss Jr., we look at the musically talented Strauss family and the bitter rivalries between the father and his three sons. Aug 13, 2016

Haydn, Father of the Symphony

This week on Classics for Kids, symphonies by this prolific composer Franz Joseph Haydn. Jan 9, 2016
Haydn's life

Franz Joseph Haydn was a famous composer who was also a servant to a VERY rich prince. You can learn about his life and music this week on Classics for Kids. Jan 2, 2016
Traditional Classical Music for Christmas

Do you know who Hansel and Gretel, Clara and Amahl are? They’re characters who come alive in some classical Christmas favorites. Dec 26, 2015
The Story of The Nutcracker

This week on Classics for Kids, hear the story of The Nutcracker and enjoy its enchanting music. Dec 19, 2015
Ballet and Tchaikovsky

Classics for Kids as host Naomi Lewin takes you on a trip through the ballets of Piotr Tchaikovsky. Dec 12, 2015
About Piotr Tchaikovsky

This week on Classics for Kids, learn about Piotr Tchaikovsky and one of the holiday’s most beloved pieces – The Nutcracker. Dec 5, 2015
Leonard Bernstein: American Composers with a Boston Connection

This week on Classics for Kids you’ll enjoy the music of composers who all have a Boston connection. Nov 28, 2015
Leonard Bernstein: Operettas in English

Leonard Bernstein’s Candide is an American operetta. This week, Classics for Kids presents some more on operettas in English. Nov 21, 2015
Bernstein and Musical Theatre

Leonard Bernstein was as comfortable composing for the Broadway stage as he was for the concert hall. Find out more about his compositions for theater this week. Nov 14, 2015
About Leonard Bernstein

This week on Classics for Kids the great all-around American musician Leonard Bernstein. Nov 7, 2015