Hi, Kids Commuters! This week on IPR's Kids Commute, we look into the life and work of a composer with a very famous sibling. The sibling? Renowned German composer Felix Mendelssohn. The other sibling? His less-renowned, but wonderfully talented sister, Fanny.
Meet Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel this week, and take your chance at our sibling-related Quizlet this week!
Congrats to our Quizlet Aces:
- Mario, Hector & Kathryn in Traverse City
- Landen & Brayden in Traverse City
- Tobias in Honor
- Luke in Traverse City
- Lane in Traverse City
- Andrew in Hart
- Elisabeth in Charlevoix
- Eden & Jael in Downing, Wisconsin
- Parker & Dorothy in Memphis, Tennessee
- Lucas in Traverse City
- Anselm in Brethren
- Fiona in Reed City
- Sam & Jonah in Traverse City
- Noah & Asher in Cedar
- The Five Slabaughs of Kingsley
- Andrew & Katherine in Interlochen
- Ames & Copeland in Harbor Springs
- Noah & Asher in Cedar
- Gwyneth in Traverse City
- Fulton in Traverse City
- Kierstyn in Merritt
- Finn in Traverse City
Tune in Monday through Friday at 7:40 a.m., or listen any time at the links below.
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KC 441 - FANNY MENDELSSOHN WEEK! Tuesday: "Italien", sung by Judith Raskin, with pianist George Schick.
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KC 442 - FANNY MENDESLSSOHN WEEK! Wednesday: "Morgengruss (Morning Song)", sung by Vocal Concert Dresden.
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KC 443 - FANNY MENDELSSOHN WEEK! Thursday: "Fantasia for Cello and Piano" by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel. Piano: Alasdair Beatson. Cello: Johannes Moser.
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KC 444 - FANNY MENDELSSOHN WEEK! Friday: "Lied" - Piano Trio in D minor, Movement III. Diane Ambache/Ambache Chamber Ensemble
This week's MAYA MIX features all the music from the above episodes, plus all movements of the Piano Trio in D minor. We've also included a cantata, a string quartet - and more for your listening pleasure!