Compact Discoveries 47: Classical Kids

Part of Series Compact Discoveries
Length 57:00
Licensor Fred Flaxman
Producer(s) Fred Flaxman
Formats Weekly Program
Topics Music
Produced 2003
Added to PRX September 8, 2007
 

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Summary:

Piano music inspired by children, by Debussy, Schumann and Faure.

Website:

http://www.compactdiscoveries.com

Additional Credits and Funding:

The National Endowment for the Arts
The PRX Reversioning Project

Tones:

Authoritative, Informational

Language:

English

Description:

Compact Discoveries Program 47: "Classical Kids"

Piano music inspired by children, including Debussy's "Children's Corner Suite," Schumann's "Kinderszenen" ("Scenes from Childhood"), Faure's "Dolly Suite," and Poldini's "Poupee valsante" ("Waltzing Doll").

Complete script with playlist available here and at www.compactdiscoveries.com.

This program was originally distributed nationally by the WFMT Radio Network in 2003. Its re-editing and re-release in 2007 were made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the PRX Reversioning Project.