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There are many pieces of classical music — besides „The Flight of the Bumblebee“ — that are about bees, birds, and other winged creatures. Composers use various instruments to imitate […]
Composers use various instruments to imitate insects, and to create all kinds of
The United States Marine Band is this country’s oldest military band. Each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces has its own band, and song. Captain Don Schofield, associate conductor of […]
conductor of the United States Air Force Band of Flight, talks with Naomi Lewin about all
On this week’s Classics for Kids show, music for the harvest – and for fall.
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In my last blog, I wrote about the musical legacy of the 369th Infantry or the Harlem Hellfighters. I referenced the fact that while we think of this as an […]
I referenced the fact that while we think of this as an all-black regiment, it also
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy. He wrote his first symphony when he was eight, but actually started composing at the age of five. In this show, hear about […]
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For some reason, Beethoven has been the butt of many musical jokes over the years. You can find Beethoven references everywhere from disco, to the Beatles, to the Broadway musical.
During World War II, British public radio started all news bulletins with the first
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All the notes are moving the same way, accompanying the same melody.
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All of Bach’s ancestors were musicians, and his sons were expected to follow in his
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Antonin Dvorak 3: Music Nationalism circa 1848 All across Europe in the 19th century
George Frederick Handel’s Messiah wasn’t written for Christmas — it was first performed in April. Hear some other pieces of classical music that traditionally get played during the Christmas season.
Claus is Coming to Town White Christmas The Messiah Silent Night O Come All
