Classics For Kids

[Sorrano]

This month the radio shows spring from a discussion of Beethoven:

http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/thisweek.asp

Keep in mind that these are short vignettes designed to whet kids' appetites for the music. Each week there is a new program and typically the first of the month is the springboard for what follows during the rest of the month.

[Harvey]

Looks good. There also is the Bernstein Young People Concert Series. I don't know how many were for Beethoven works, but he would do a nice talk explaining the musical piece. There is a nice one on Fidelio:
You Tube of Bernstein on Fidelio

[Sorrano]

Looks good. There also is the Bernstein Young People Concert Series. I don't know how many were for Beethoven works, but he would do a nice talk explaining the musical piece. There is a nice one on Fidelio:
You Tube of Bernstein on Fidelio

I have a book with some of the transcripts and a couple of VHS tapes. I liked what he did and wish there were more of that sort of thing these days.