Jun 1

'Franklin the Frog'

Get ready to move and gallop in ‘Toroi Bandi,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime featuring traditional Mongolian folk music and original illustration and animation by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom.

5m 6s

May 1

'Toroi Bandi'

Get ready to move and gallop in ‘Toroi Bandi,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime featuring traditional Mongolian folk music and original illustration and animation by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom.

6m 14s

Apr 1

'A Visit to the Aquarium'

What happens when a foolish young man is gifted a magical horse with fantastical powers? Find out in 'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by E.J. Thompson, and music by Aida Isakova and Niko ... Show More

2m 46s

Feb 2021

'The Bremen Town Musicians'

What happens when four musical animals set off an adventure together and stumble upon a gang of thieves? Find out in the hilarious tale 'The Bremen Town Musicians.' It's the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Mendelssohn and Ross ... Show More

9 m

Jun 2022

The Warmth of the Viola

The viola plays an important role in the string section of orchestras, and it has a unique, rich sound and history. What does the viola sound like? Join host Liz Lyon and listen to beautiful viola music on this episode of YourClassical Adventures. Episode 89 playlist Michel Corre ... Show More

5 m

Mar 2010

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.When Mendelssohn wrote his Violin Concerto in 1844 he could hardly have imagined how famous and well loved it would become. In this programme, people tell how it has played an important part in their lives. Violin ... Show More

27m 57s

Oct 2022

The Knights reimagine the ideas of Beethoven and Tolstoy

The Knights — The Kreutzer Project (Avie) New Classical Tracks - The Knights by “Aren’t we all obsessed with time travel? Aren’t we all wanting to have dinner with that person that’s not alive anymore,” conductor of the Knights, Eric Jacobsen, asked when he fired up the time mach ... Show More

41m 16s

Jun 2022

Violists in the Spotlight

The viola often plays a supporting role in the orchestra, but these three viola players bring the instrument into the spotlight. Join Host Liz Lyon as we talk about how these musicians found their way to the viola. Episode 90 playlist Kim Kashkashian: In Nomine — Along with bein ... Show More

4m 59s

Jun 2022

Music is Everywhere - Thomas & Friends™ Storytime

Bad luck strikes a sour note when Thomas and Nia head to a classical music concert. The orchestra’s instruments fail to arrive and a broken drawbridge leaves Nia stranded! Will the show go on? Tune in to today’s music-themed Thomas & Friends™ railway podcast story to find out! F ... Show More

10m 59s

Dec 2023

Libby Larsen for strings

Synopsis On today’s date in 1998, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Orchestra, led by Eiji Oue, premiered a new symphony by American composer Libby Larsen. This was her Symphony No. 4, a work scored for strings alone. Larsen explained her decision to do without wind ... Show More

2 m

Apr 2024

Violin Concerto No. 2 by George Tsontakis

Synopsis A concerto, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra with three contrasting movements.” And for most classical music fans, “concerto” means one of big romantic ones by Beethoven or Tchaikovsky, works in which there is a kind o ... Show More

2 m

Dec 2021

Musical child prodigies

Very few people in the world are blessed with exceptional musical talent that is apparent from an early age. What is childhood like in the spotlight, especially as a young woman? To find out, Kim Chakanetsa meets two musicians whose careers began when they were children. Tosin Je ... Show More

27m 25s

'KinderLute'