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

  • 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

    Dances from Around the World
  • 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

    Hungarian Dancing
  • 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

    The Brahms Hungarian Dances
  • 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

    Life of Brahms
  • 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

    The Poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar
  • 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

    The 'Afro-American' Symphony
  • 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

    About William Grant Still
  • 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

    Marches <em>Not</em> Written for Bands and Parades
  • 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

    Music for Piano Four Hands
  • 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

    Take me to Your Lieder