Classics for Kids
Produced by WGUC. Airs Saturdays at 8 am on WQXR.
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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
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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
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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
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What’s a Galop?
This week on Classics for Kids, learn all about musical galops. May 16, 2015
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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
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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
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Classical Music that Turned into Musical Theater
Tune into Classics for Kids this week to hear about classical pieces that inspired Broadway shows. Apr 25, 2015
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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
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A Brief History of Italian Opera
This week on Classics for Kids, take a trip through the history of Italian opera. Apr 11, 2015
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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
