What happens when a boy named Jack climbs a towering beanstalk into the sky? Hint: It involves a magical harp, a golden goose and an ornery giant named Basil. Go on a wild musical adventure with Jack and the Beanstalk, featuring storytelling by Scott Blankenship, with illustrations by Nancy Carlson and music by Leos Janacek.

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Thanks to Reference Recordings for providing the following music for this episode:
Leos Janacek - Lachian Dances
Czech State Philharmonic, Jose Serebrier
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Narrator: Scott Blankenship
Story: English fairytale, adapted by Scott Blankenship & Valerie Kahler
Producer: Valerie Kahler
Digital producer: Jeffrey Yelverton
Social media producer: Inés Guanchez
Senior digital producer: Randy Salas
Program director: Julie Amacher
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YourClassical Storytime is supported by Minnesota Neuropsychology.
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