Classics for Kids
Produced by WGUC. Airs Saturdays at 8 am on WQXR.
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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
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Dances from Around the World
Many classical composers wrote dance music, including Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert, Bartok and Dvorak. You can hear some of these toe-tapping compositions this week on Classics for Kids. Mar 28, 2015
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Hungarian Dancing
In Hungary, dancing is very important. Richard Graber, who directs a Hungarian dance company, talks about Hungarian dance form, costumes and music this week on Classics for Kids. Mar 21, 2015
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The Brahms Hungarian Dances
Brahms liked Hungarian dances so much that he wrote 21 of them in different arrangements. Dance along to some of these pieces this week on Classics for Kids. Mar 14, 2015
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Life of Brahms
Johannes Brahms was one of the three B’s of classical music that also include Bach and Beethoven. Learn more about this German composer and his music this week on Classics for Kids. Mar 7, 2015
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The Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar was a black poet whose work appears in William Grant Still’s "Afro-American" Symphony. Hear about this writer and listen to his poetry on Classics for Kids. Feb 21, 2015
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The 'Afro-American' Symphony
William Grant Still’s "Afro-American" Symphony was the first work by a black composer to be performed by a major orchestra. This week we walk through this composition. Feb 14, 2015
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About William Grant Still
William Grant Still was known as the Dean of African-American composers. Learn about his life and music and listen to his daughter recall memories of her famous father. Feb 7, 2015
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Marches Not Written for Bands and Parades
Not all march music was written for military events or parades. On Classics for Kids, listen to marches that were written for other purposes, such as weddings and celebrations. Jan 31, 2015
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Music for Piano Four Hands
This week on Classics for Kids hear what can happen when two people instead of just one sit down to the keyboard. Four hands can create some beautiful music. Jan 24, 2015
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Take me to Your Lieder
No composer could write art songs better than Franz Schubert, who wrote more than 600 such lieder. Jan 17, 2015