YourClassical Adventures
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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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The Rich and Vibrant Cello
J. S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: Prélude —
Performed by Yo -Yo Ma
Anonymous: Song of the Birds -...

The Changing Season
When you picture your perfect day in the fall season, what does it look like Does it include crisp fall leaves, sweater weather and cooler temperature...

Something Spooky
Halloween is a great time to explore the most mysterious music ever composed.
Camille Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre — Music about ghosts and spirit...

More Buried Treasures
Sometimes composers and their work can get buried in time. Join producer Melanie Renate as we uncover and learn more about composers who aren’t as wel...

Calming Sounds
Enjoy peaceful music that can help you feel calm and relaxed.
Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending — Sometimes music can help you s...

Xuefei Yang - The Musical Pioneer
When Xuefei Yang was a young girl, she became the first Chinese guitarist to enter an international competition. It was one of many firsts for her as...

The Road to The Guitar
The modern guitar is a popular instrument, but did you know there are many different types of guitars? Join host Liz Lyon as we take a trip around the...

Will You Play With Me?
Working and collaborating together is a great way to build a friendship. Join two friends, host Liz Lyon and producer Melanie Renate, as they explore...

Practice Makes Perfect
When you are learning any subject, is it helpful to have small assignments to work on in order to practice your skills? Join host Liz Lyon as we explo...

Navigating Changes
Which classical pieces go with big things that happen in your life such as moving or living with quarantines? Join host Liz Lyon and producer Melanie...

Let's Get Loud
How do musicians know when to play loud? Join host Liz Lyon and producer Melanie Renate as we explore classical music that loves using the loud dynami...

Let's Go to the Carnival
Carnivals are a celebration of culture and community. Join host Liz Lyon as we share some classical music inspired by carnivals from around the world....

Water and Waves
Just like classical music, water can be found in many different forms. When in its liquid form water can be smooth flowing and calm or it can be fast-...

The Bright Mandolin
What do classical music pieces sound like when they include a mandolin? Join host Liz Lyon as we explore a bit of the history of the mandolin and list...

Let’s Get Movin'
Classical music and dancing have been dance floor partners for hundreds of years. Join host Liz Lyon as we explore different forms of dance and the cl...

Get Into the Rhythm
Music can still be music without a melody or harmony, but you can’t really have music without some sort of rhythm. Join host Liz Lyon as we explore th...

Gimmie More Mallets
The percussion instrument family is massive. In a previous episode, we shared pieces of music featuring a few different percussion instruments includi...

Musical Fireworks
Fireworks have been used in many cultures for hundreds of years as a way to celebrate. Join host Liz Lyon and producer Melanie Renate as we explore pi...

Let's Add a Layer
Harmony in music is when more than one note or chord is layered on top of one another. It creates an often pleasing and sometimes interesting sound. J...

Violists in the Spotlight
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...

The Warmth of the Viola
The viola plays an important role in the string section of orchestras, and it has a unique, rich sound and history. What does the viola sound like? Jo...

Here Comes the Sun
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 episod...

The Strong and Mellow Saxophone
The saxophone is a unique instrument that has found itself played within classical to jazz music genres. Join host Liz Lyon as we explore the history...

Comfort for Your Head and Heart
What do you do when you are stressed, mad or sad? Do you go for a run to pound your feet on the ground, or maybe you pick up a paintbrush or an instru...

Keep the Beat
A metronome is a musical device that produces a clicking sound to help you keep a certain tempo. You can snap your fingers or tap your foot to keep te...

Stormy Weather
This time of year can bring a lot of interesting storms. Join host Liz Lyon as we use our imagination to picture thunderstorms while discovering class...

Video Games and Classical Music, Part 2
Part 2 of a two-part episode: Video game music has evolved over time from simple 8-bit tones to classical-music masterpieces. Join host Liz Lyon as we...

Video Games and Classical Music
What sort of relationship do video games and classical music share? Join host Liz Lyon for an exploration of video-game music and how it has developed...

The Legendary Nobuo Uematsu
Nobuo Uematsu composed music for the Final Fantasy video-game series. The music has become so popular that orchestras have performed it on tour. Uemat...

The Mysterious Glass Armonica
There is a strange instrument that was once believed to have magical powers. Join host Liz Lyon as we learn a little about the history of the glass ar...