Classics For Kids

Naomi Lewin
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Classics For Kids

Join host Naomi Lewin as she introduces children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way with this educational outreach program of Cincinnati Public Radio, 90.9 WGUC, and the Charles H. Dater Foundation.

  1. APR 29

    The Music of Lili Boulanger

    Trinity Le, CFK Intern Today we are joined by guest Marissa Kerbel, a fantastic pianist and teacher, and graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music! Here she talks about the […]

    9 min

  2. MAR 26

    Celebrating Women’s History Month: Clara Schumann

    Trinity Le, CFK Intern Molly Stanford, DMA student and soon-to-be graduate at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, joins us today to talk about Clara Schumann. She was a piano child […]

    7 min

  3. 2023-11-16

    Gustav Holst 3: Music for Students (2023)

    St. Paul's Girls' School in London has a sign that says: "Gustav Holst wrote The Planets and taught here." Holst composed his St. Paul's Suite for the student orchestra at St. Paul's Girls' School. Many other composers wrote music for students to perform.

    6 min

  4. 2023-11-15

    Gustav Holst 2: The Planets (2023)

    Astronomy is the science that studies the sun, moon, planets, and other objects in the sky. Astrology is not a science – it tries to show how objects in the […]

    6 min

  5. 2023-11-15

    Gustav Holst 1: About Gustav Holst (2023)

    Born into a family of composers, Gustav Holst wanted to follow in their footsteps. His career included playing in orchestras and serving as head of music at St. Paul's Girls' School for almost thirty years while also composing. He liked music by earlier English composers, folk music and poetry, especially poetry from ancient India. The success of The Planets thrust him into the spotlight and enabled him to focus more of his time on what he loved, composing.

    6 min

  6. 2023-02-16

    Scott Joplin 1: About Scott Joplin

    From a very early age, Scott Joplin supported himself as a performing pianist. Eventually, he earned a living selling his compositions, too. Thanks to Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag, the most […]

    6 min

  7. 2022-12-31

    Ralph Vaughan Williams 5: Winter in Music

    It’s December, and winter has officially begun. This is a program of music with wintery themes.

    6 min

  8. 2022-12-24

    Ralph Vaughan Williams 4: Christmas Carols in Classical Music

    In celebration of the Christmas season, some classical compositions that have Christmas carols in them.

    6 min
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Join host Naomi Lewin as she introduces children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way with this educational outreach program of Cincinnati Public Radio, 90.9 WGUC, and the Charles H. Dater Foundation.

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  • Creator
    Naomi Lewin
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2024
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cincinnati Public Radio
  • Show Website
    Classics For Kids

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