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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

  • 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

    The Musical Strauss Family

  • Johann Strauss Jr., An Introduction

    This week, Classics for Kids begins a series on the life and work of "Waltz King," Johann Strauss Jr., looking at his early competition with his father.  Aug 6, 2016

    Johann Strauss Jr., An Introduction

  • Classical Music in Pop Standards

    This week see how pop and rock musicians transformed Aaron Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man' and other classical works into chart-topping hits. Jul 30, 2016

    Classical Music in Pop Standards

  • A Fanfare for All Occassions

    This week, Classics for Kids presents a number of fanfares written in the 1940s, commissioned to help honor the various forces involved in World War II. Jul 23, 2016

    A Fanfare for All Occassions

  • Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man'

    This week on Classics for Kids, Naomi Lewin dissects one piece — Aaron Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man' — and poses a trivia question to listeners. Jul 16, 2016

    Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man'

  • About Aaron Copland

    This week Classics for Kids continues its series on Aaron Copland, looking at the composer's life and work. Jul 9, 2016

    About Aaron Copland

  • What Is a Fanfare?

    This week, Classics for Kids begins its series on Aaron Copland, looking at the qualities of a fanfare along with some famous examples. Jul 2, 2016

    What Is a Fanfare?

  • The Story of Aida

    This week Classics for Kids goes inside Verdi's famous opera 'Aida,' a story of love, jealousy and war set in the pyramids of ancient Egypt. Jun 18, 2016

    The Story of Aida

  • The Life of Giuseppe Verdi

    This week on Classics for Kids, learn about the life and work of the famous opera composer Giuseppe Verdi and find out the real meaning of “Viva Verdi.” Jun 11, 2016

    The Life of Giuseppe Verdi