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Composer Amy Beach was a lot of "firsts" - the first woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra, one of the first composers to train exclusively in the United States and more. -
It's chord progression appears in countless pop songs, it's played at tons of weddings and repeats the same 8 notes over and over again… what is it? It’s Pachelbel’s Canon! We’ll get into what makes this piece so popular, and how to spot it in the wild this week on Classical Sprouts. -
It was the only movement of Camille Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals" that he allowed to be performed while he was still alive. "The Swan" depicts a majestic bird gliding along the water and is now standard repertoire for cellists! -
This sibling septet of violinists, cellists and pianists ranging in age from 14 to 27 is known around the world for their impressive musicianship.
Welcome to Classical Sprouts, The Awesome Classical Music Podcast for Kids.
Interlochen Public Radio's Emmy-award-winning Kate Botello hosts this exciting exploration of classical music for kids.
Kate makes classical music fun with surprising facts, astounding true stories and inspirational samples from influential classical compositions.
Whether you're in the car or making dinner together, Classical Sprouts brings families together to experience classical music.
Join us and plant the seed of your child’s classical music curiosity.
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Meet the Classical Sprouts Team!
Young Musicians of Note
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! turns 20 this month. To mark the anniversary, Willems and Renee Fleming presented the pigeon's story in an opera at the Kennedy Center. -
First Saniya wrote poems. Then she began rapping. Now she appears on TV and YouTube and before big crowds, spreading her message about justice. Her father the rickshaw driver is her chauffeur. -
A teenager in a hijab is Mumbai's latest hip-hop sensation. Saniya Mistri Qayammuddi raps about growing up Muslim and female in India.
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Grand Rapids native Julia LaGrand has spearheaded programming with From the Top for classical musicians who have disabilities.
