Classics for Kids
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Music based on Shakespeare
Many composers were inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Hear a small sample of music based on the writings of this famous author this week on Classics for Kids. Aug 15, 2015
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Do you know where the famous wedding march played for most couples as they walk down the aisle comes from? Find out, this week on Classics for Kids. Aug 8, 2015
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Mendelssohn’s Life
The name Felix means happy and appropriately Felix Mendelssohn led a very happy life. Find out more about this composer and his music this week on Classics for Kids. Aug 1, 2015
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The Heyday of American Bands
Once upon a time, wind bands were America’s main form of entertainment. This week on Classics for Kids, learn about the golden age of American bands. Jul 25, 2015
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American Military Bands
John Philip Sousa grew up with the United States Marine Band. This week on Classics for Kids hear about the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Bands. Jul 18, 2015
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About 'The Stars and Stripes Forever'
John Philip Sousa’s most famous march includes instructions on how to perform it. Find out more, this week on Classics for Kids. Jul 11, 2015
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Sousa’s Life
John Philip Sousa led bands for two different branches of the American armed services. Find out more about this composer and his music this week on Classics for Kids. Jul 4, 2015
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Famous Pianist-Composers
This week on Classics for Kids, we’ll listen to music by many pianist- composers. Jun 27, 2015
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Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsodies
Franz Liszt’s Hungarian rhapsodies were greatly influenced by gypsy, or Romani music. Many composers attracted to this distinctive music. Learn more this week on Classics for Kids. Jun 20, 2015
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Classical Musical Superstars
Franz Liszt was a piano superstar, following in the footsteps of violinist Niccolo Paganini. This week hear from Liszt, Paganini and more classical music superstars. Jun 13, 2015
