What happens when the world’s greatest harpist gets thrown into the sea by jealous pirates? Find out in the YourClassical Storytime telling of the ancient Greek myth Arion and the Dolphin, with art and narration by Ana Freeberg and Ally Thompson, and enchanting harp music performed by Susann McDonald.
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This episode of YourClassical Storytime includes music from:
Gabriel Faure: Impromptu
Alfonse Hasselmans: Will-o-the-wisp
Gabriel Pierne: Impromptu-Caprice
Felix Godefroid: Concert Etude in E-flat minor
Henriette Renié: Legend
Henriette Renié: Symphonic Piece
Marcel Tournier: Toward the Fountain in the Woods
Franz Liszt: A Sigh
Susann McDonald, harp
Courtesy of Naxos of America
Credits
Narrator: Ana Freeberg with Ally Thompson
Story: Greek legend, adapted by Ally Thompson
Producer: Valerie Kahler
Digital producer: Jeffrey Yelverton
Social media producer: Inés Guanchez
Senior digital producer: Randy Salas
Production manager: Valerie Kahler
Program director: Julie Amacher
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About YourClassical Storytime
YourClassical Storytime is supported by Minnesota Neuropsychology.
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