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For young listeners and their families, hosted by Liz Lyon and produced by Melanie Renate

YourClassical Adventures: Episode 69 - Arrangements and Variations

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Making Something Old, New

Making Something Old, New

Like any artist, composers can be inspired by a variety of things. Sometimes composers are inspired by a piece of music and decide to make their own version. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we’ll learn about arrangements and variations and listen to pieces that composers made their very own.

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Celebrating with Bells

Celebrating with Bells

In this week’s episode of YourClassical Adventures, we talk about celebrations. We explore how the sound of bells can be heard throughout a variety of music used in festive celebrations.

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Eric Whitacre and His Cluster Chords

Eric Whitacre and His Cluster Chords

Do you have a dance move that you always use, or a color that you love to wear all the time? Composer Eric Whitacre has something he loves to do in almost every piece he writes. Discover what it is in this week’s episode.

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Can You Hum Along?

Can You Hum Along?

Do you ever get a song stuck in your head? Sometimes the lyrics or the way a piece of music makes you feel is why it’s so catchy, but often the melody is what sticks. Let’s explore some famous melodies in classical music.

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The Human Voice

The Human Voice

What makes the human voice such a unique instrument? Join host Liz Lyon, along with producer Melanie Renate, in today’s episode of YourClassical Adventures as they talk about why the human voice is so unique.

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Claude Debussy - The Musical Painter

Claude Debussy - The Musical Painter

Music can often paint pictures in your mind. Today’s episode might inspire you to draw or color those pictures that you see in your thoughts. Join host Liz Lyon as we explore music from impressionist composer Claude Debussy in this episode of YourClassical Adventures.

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How Slow Can You Go...

How Slow Can You Go...

How do musicians know when to play slowly and gently? Learn all about the term 'lento,' and hear examples of pieces played in this tempo in the latest episode of YourClassical Adventures, hosted by Liz Lyon and produced by Melanie Renate.

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The Piano's Great Adventure

The Piano's Great Adventure

The piano has a long and interesting history. Piano players have helped to form the piano into the instrument that we know and love today. Join Liz Lyon in this episode of YourClassical Adventures as we learn a little about the piano’s story and listen to music that speaks to the piano’s evolution over the years.

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The Distinguished Valerie Coleman

The Distinguished Valerie Coleman

Have you ever used your imagination to create a story? In the latest episode of YourClassical Adventures, we explore the beautiful sounds of flutist and composer Valerie Coleman and hear her ensemble, Imani Winds as they bring creative ideas and stories to life through music.

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Love to Hear Percussion

Love to Hear Percussion

Percussion instruments can be a lot of fun to play. In the latest episode of YourClassical Adventures, we learn about three percussion instruments and how to listen for them in Classical music.

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About YourClassical Adventures

Liz Lyon hosts YourClassical Adventures, a presentation of classical music for kids (and their grown-ups), produced by Melanie Renate. Join us as we ask questions that will help families explore classical music together!

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