YourClassical Adventures

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.

The viola plays an important role in the string section of orchestras, and it has a unique, rich sound and history. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, host Liz Lyon introduces young listeners to the sound of the viola.

What do you love about summertime? The sun is out all day long, so the days feel longer. It can really help to put you in a good mood. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, producer Melanie Renate shares classical music inspired by the sun!

The saxophone is a unique instrument that blends parts of the woodwind and brass instrument families. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore the history of the saxophone and listen to examples of where the instrument shines.

Throughout history, artists have used many forms of art to help them navigate emotions. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore pieces of music that can be helpful when your head or your heart hurts.

Have you ever heard the word ‘tempo’ used in music before? It's a Latin word that means ‘time,’ or ‘the speed at which a piece of music is played.’ In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore different tempos throughout classical music.

The wind picks up, there is a pitter-patter of raindrops, a light flashes in the sky, and then the clouds bring a deep rumble. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore how thunderstorms have inspired classical music.

Video games and classical music have a long, shared history. In the second part of our look at their relationship, we look deeper into how video-game music has become a real part of the classical-music world.

Video games and classical music might not share an obvious connection, but they have a surprising relationship. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we look at how video game music has evolved from its simple 8-bit tones to including and eventually inspiring and becoming classical music masterpieces.

If you’ve ever played video games, you know how much the music adds to the experience. ‘Final Fantasy’ is a game series whose music became incredibly popular. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we talk about well-known composer Nobuo Uematsu and his amazing career of composing music for video games.