Classics for Kids

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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

  • About Franz Liszt

    Franz Liszt was an innovating pianist, composer and conductor — and so popular he was the subject of Lisztomania. Meet Franz Liszt this week on Classics for Kids. Jun 6, 2015

    About Franz Liszt
  • Incidental Music

    This week on Classics for Kids, hear examples of incidental music by such composers as Mendelssohn, Kabalevsky and John Williams. May 30, 2015

    Incidental Music
  • Musical Jokes

    Everyone likes a good joke and musicians are no exception. Listen to Classics for Kids this week to hear some great musical humor from composers such as Mozart and Haydn. May 23, 2015

    Musical Jokes
  • What’s a Galop?

    This week on Classics for Kids, learn all about musical galops. May 16, 2015

    What’s a Galop?
  • The Comedians Suite

    Kabalevsky’s Comedians Suite is based on a play about traveling actors who went from town to town putting on a show — a lot like the circus. You can hear it on Classics for Kids. May 9, 2015

    The Comedians Suite
  • About Dmitri Kabalevsky

    Dmitri Kabalevsky loved to write music for children. Find out more about this kid-friendly Russian composer this week on Classics for Kids. May 2, 2015

    About Dmitri Kabalevsky
  • Bohemian Music

    "La Boheme" is a famous opera, but Puccini wasn’t the only composer inspired by Bohemia. This week on Classics for Kids, you can hear Bohemian music written by many other composers. Apr 18, 2015

    Bohemian Music
  • Life of Puccini

    From the first time he heard an opera, Puccini knew that this was the kind of music he wanted to write. Learn more about the life and works of this famous Italian on Classics For Kids. Apr 4, 2015

    Life of Puccini