YourClassical Storytime - Sweet Arabella

What happens when the nicest and best cow has a clumsy run-in with the Ice Fairy? Find out in ‘Sweet Arabella,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Valerie Kahler, illustrations by Raul Villanueva and music by Jacques Ibert.


'Sweet Arabella'

Book a FREE concert for Minnesota schools and students! YourClassical MPR’s Class Notes Concerts bring live music performed by professional musicians to thousands of school children across the state, at no cost to their schools. Take a look at our exciting roster, and sign up for a concert now!


Class Notes Concerts 2022-23: Artist Menu

YourClassical Storytime - Dog Days of Summer

It’s Graduation Day at the Service Dog School, and you’re invited to the ceremony! Find out how these highly trained pups help the people who need them most in ‘Dog Days of Summer,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime.


'Dog Days of Summer'

YourClassical Storytime - Goose, Goose, Baby Goose

Bruce the goose always swims his morning laps alone, until his life changes forever on one fateful summer day. Find out what happens in ‘Goose, Goose, Baby Goose!’ – the new episode of YourClassical Storytime. [Support for this program is provided by Minnesota Waldorf School. Support for Pride Month programming is provided by At Sara’s Table/Chester Creek Cafe and Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.]


'Goose, Goose, Baby Goose!'

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YourClassical Storytime

Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass! These are the four families of instruments. Learn to identify which instrument belongs where in this Virtual Concert featuring a wide variety of Class Notes artists.


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Virtual Concert: Instrument Families

The Rich and Vibrant Cello

Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite No. 1 Prelude

Anonymous - Song of the Birds

Francesco Gasparini - Cantate da camera a voce sola, Op 1

Harold Arlen - Over the Rainbow

Akua Dizon - Afrika! Afrika!

Paula Bronstein

Episode 104 - The Rich and Vibrant Cello

Helping families explore classical music together.

YourClassical Adventures: Episode 102 - The Changing Season

Scott Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag

Fanny Mendelssohn - Das Jahr No. 9 - September

Imogen Holst - Fall of the Leaf

Tōru Takemitsu - A String Around Autumn

Astor Piazzolla - Autumn in Buenos Aires

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 temperatures? Join host Liz Lyon as we discover pieces that sound like the different stages of fall.


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Episode 102 - The Changing Season

The Changing Season

YourClassical Adventures - Episode 58: Something Spooky

Camille Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre

Carl Orff: O Fortuna from Carmina Burana

Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, “In the Hall of the Mountain King”

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘spooky’? Join host Liz Lyon on a spooky classical music adventure in the latest episode of YourClassical Adventures, produced by Melanie Renate.


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Episode 58 - Something Spooky

Something Spooky

YourClassical Adventures: Episode 96 - More Buried Treasures

Gerald Finzi: Cello Concerto

Jan Dismas Zelenka: Capriccio No. 4

Kikuko Kanai: Ryukyu Dances 'Maidens Under the Moon'

There are many composers around the world whom we don’t know much about. Sometimes, for one reason or another, a composer’s talent is buried in time. In this episode of YourClassical Adventures, we uncover some pieces from various composers. It’s a bit like finding buried treasure.


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More Buried Treasures

YourClassical Adventures

Harriet loves ballet class, but when her teacher announces a recital, she comes down with a bad case of stage fright. Will Harriet overcome her fears before the big performance? Find out in 'Harriet's Recital,' presented by YourClassical Storytime.


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YourClassical Storytime: Harriet's Recital

Once upon a time, there was a happy-go-lucky dog named Apollo. He seemed to have a lot going for himself, but he wanted more — especially when it came to food. Find out what happened to our greedy pup in 'The Dog and the Bone,' presented by YourClassical Storytime.


YourClassical Storytime: The Dog and the Bone

Once upon a time, there was a girl who was no bigger than a thumb — which made her just the right size to be kidnapped by a frog! Find out what happens to her in the wild adventures of ‘Thumbelina,’ presented by YourClassical Storytime. 



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'Sweet Arabella'

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