Classics for Kids
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Janissary Music
At one time, Turkish music was all the rage in Europe and classical composers used Turkish instruments — bass drums, cymbals and triangles — in their music. This week on Classics for ... Aug 16, 2014
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Mozart Operas
Mozart wrote his first opera at the age of 12 and kept on going. Learn more about two of his famous operas, The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute, this week on Classics for Kids. Aug 9, 2014
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Mozart’s Life
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born in 1756, was performing all over Europe for royalty at a very early age. His music has been admired ever since. This week on Classics for Kids, l... Aug 2, 2014
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Jazz in Classical Music
George Gershwin and other famous musicians of the 20th century were fascinated by jazz and used it in their compositions. This week on Classics for Kids, hear some examples by Stravin... Jul 26, 2014
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How Rhapsody in Blue Was Written
George Gershwin’s most famous piece is Rhapsody in Blue. Take a walk through this music this week on Classics for Kids and learn why Gershwin had to compose it in a very short time. Jul 19, 2014
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What's a Rhapsody?
A rhapsody is a piece of music in which several tunes are stitched together. Hear examples of rhapsodies by several famous composers, including George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue," t... Jul 12, 2014
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George Gershwin’s Life
More than anyone else, George Gershwin broke down the barriers between “serious” music and jazz. Learn more about the life and music of this famous American composer this week on Clas... Jul 5, 2014
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Music by Royalty and Nobility
Not all composers were poor and working in an unheated attic. Many members of the nobility — kings, dukes, counts — also wrote some great music. Tune into Classics for Kids this week ... Jun 28, 2014
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Other Composers’ Water Music
A lot of classical composers wrote pieces that describe rivers, seas and other bodies of water. You can hear these compositions this week on Classics for Kids. Jun 21, 2014
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The Story of Handel’s Water Music
Handel wrote his Water Music for King George of England, who was also his boss when he was a court composer in Germany. The party at which it was played took place on a river and las... Jun 14, 2014
