Classics For Kids
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About the podcast
Join host Naomi Lewin as she introduces children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way with this educational outreach program of Cincinnati Public Radio, 90.9 WGUC, and the Charles H. Dater Foundation.
Episodes 196
Giuseppe Verdi 4: What’s it like to be an Opera Singer?
Opera singer Denyce Graves talks with Naomi Lewin about what it’s like to be an international opera star.
Giacomo Puccini 3: Bohemian Music
Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème is about struggling artists in Paris. Its title means “the bohemian lifestyle.” But Bohemia isn't in France; it's in the Czech Republic. Other composers such […]
Zoltán Kodály 4: The Kodály Method
Zoltan Kodály developed a method for teaching music. It is still used by teachers around the world today. Jill Trinka, who teaches the Kodály Method, talks with Naomi Lewin.
Antonin Dvořák 4: Other Musical Nationalism
Antonin Dvorak and his fellow Czech composers were among the first music nationalists. Here’s a look at many others, including composers from America.
Antonin Dvořák 3: Music Nationalism circa 1848
All across Europe in the 19th century, there was a wave of nationalism as people fought for political independence. Composers started wanting musical independence, too. When they started putting folk […]
Benjamin Britten 1: About Benjamin Britten
After studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music in London, Benjamin Britten got a job writing film music. Then he went on to compose choral music, chamber music, songs, and […]
Johannes Brahms 3: Hungarian Dancing
The Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms were never really intended for dancing. But that doesn’t mean that people in Hungary don't dance! Richard Graber, the director of a Hungarian dance […]
Johannes Brahms 2: The Brahms Hungarian Dances
When he was a young pianist, Johannes Brahms accompanied a Hungarian violinist, and fell in love with Hungarian music. His own Hungarian-flavored dances were written to entertain his friends at […]
Johannes Brahms 1: About Johannes Brahms
Brahms, Bach, and Beethoven are known as the “Three B’s” of classical music. Brahms always knew that he wanted to be a composer — by the time he was six, […]
Georges Bizet 1: About Georges Bizet
Georges Bizet’s parents were both musicians, so he grew up surrounded by music. Today, Bizet is best remembered for his theatrical music — operas and incidental music for plays.
CFK Podcast: Schoolhouse Symphony Spotlight
Ana Smith sits down with the Schoolhouse Symphony, a six-member ensemble that is celebrating 50 years of performing in pre-schools, elementary schools, and middle schools in and around Cincinnati since 1976.
CFK Podcast: America’s Rhapsody
In the final of three episodes about Rhapsody in Blue, Dr. Tammy Kernodle and Ana Smith discuss George Gershwin, the Cold War, and the various definitions of American Music.
CFK Podcast: Gershwin’s Five Themes
In this second episode about George Gershwin, Ana Smith and Dr. Tammy Kernodle explore the musical themes of Rhapsody in Blue through the lens of American history.
CFK Podcast: Rhapsody in Blue — When Jazz Met the Orchestra
In this first episode about George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Ana Smith and Dr. Tammy Kernodle discuss the history of Jazz and American Music.
CFK Podcast: Opera vs. Musical Theatre — What’s the Difference
Drs. Kori Hill and Kristy Swift join Ana Smith to discuss the difference between Opera and Musical Theatre, and why Musical Theatre is so much more popular today.
CFK Podcast: Baroque Music with Joanna Frank and Maksym Mahlay
Jack Bunch Listen as we are joined by cellist Joanna Frank and harpsichordist Maksym Mahlay as they discuss Baroque music and why it’s so important to not just classical music […]
Discussing Musicology with Dr. Kori
Jack Bunch Listen as we are joined by Dr. A. Kori Hill, musicologist and professor at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, as she talks to us about […]
The Music of Lili Boulanger
Trinity Le, CFK Intern Today we are joined by guest Marissa Kerbel, a fantastic pianist and teacher, and graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music! Here she talks about the […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Clara Schumann
Trinity Le, CFK Intern Molly Stanford, DMA student and soon-to-be graduate at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, joins us today to talk about Clara Schumann. She was a piano child […]
Gustav Holst 3: Music for Students
St. Paul's Girls' School in London has a sign that says: "Gustav Holst wrote The Planets and taught here." Holst composed his St. Paul's Suite for the student orchestra at St. Paul's Girls' School. Many other …
Show notes
St. Paul's Girls' School in London has a sign that says: "Gustav Holst wrote The Planets and taught here." Holst composed his St. Paul's Suite for the student orchestra at St. Paul's Girls' School. Many other composers wrote music for students to perform.Gustav Holst 2: The Planets
Astronomy is the science that studies the sun, moon, planets, and other objects in the sky. Astrology is not a science – it tries to show how objects in the […]
Gustav Holst 1: About Gustav Holst
Born into a family of composers, Gustav Holst wanted to follow in their footsteps. His career included playing in orchestras and serving as head of music at St. Paul's Girls' School for almost thirty years …
Show notes
Born into a family of composers, Gustav Holst wanted to follow in their footsteps. His career included playing in orchestras and serving as head of music at St. Paul's Girls' School for almost thirty years while also composing. He liked music by earlier English composers, folk music and poetry, especially poetry from ancient India. The success of The Planets thrust him into the spotlight and enabled him to focus more of his time on what he loved, composing.Scott Joplin 1: About Scott Joplin
From a very early age, Scott Joplin supported himself as a performing pianist. Eventually, he earned a living selling his compositions, too. Thanks to Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag, the most […]
Ralph Vaughan Williams 5: Winter in Music
It’s December, and winter has officially begun. This is a program of music with wintery themes.
Ralph Vaughan Williams 4: Christmas Carols in Classical Music
In celebration of the Christmas season, some classical compositions that have Christmas carols in them.
Ralph Vaughan Williams 3: Turn of the 20th Century English Composers
Ralph Vaughan Williams arrived on the scene just as a definite English classical music sound was being established. His three main teachers at the Royal Academy of Music were Arthur […]
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