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Learn about the fascinating, difficult, and triumphant life of Beethoven through his solo and chamber music, including selections from the “Spring” Sonata, the “Moonlight” Sonata, and even a unique arrangement of his Symphony No. 7.
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There’s something in Bruce Adolphe’s Little Red Riding Hood for everyone – grandmothers, grandchildren, and even wolves! Paired with songs written and performed by our talented Academy students.
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A Norwegian tale about three goats, a troll, and (of course) a bridge comes to life in the music of James Scott Balentine. We’ll also explore music of two Norwegian composers: Ola Gjeillo and Edvard Grieg.
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Find out what happens when you sell your violin for the promise of unending wealth. Featuring Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale trio for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano and Haydn’s Divertissement No. 2 for Flute, Violin, and Cello. Narrated by Susan Messersmith and Erin Freeman.
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The world premiere of Daron Hagen’s woodwind version of the great story by Kevin Henkes: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, plus a chance for you, our audience, to perform WITH our musicians in Gwyneth Walker’s FUN-damentals of Music.
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Saint-Saens’ entertaining Carnival of the Animals, arranged for colorful woodwind quintet. Narrated by Susan Messersmith.
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Academy Conductors lead Brahms’ original version of his vibrant Serenade.
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Elisabeth Adkins and Eddie Newman join forces to perform the Double Concerto of Mendelssohn – written when he was only 14! Conducted by Italian Maestro Giovanni Reggioli.
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A flute, clarinet, violin, piano, guitar, cello, and two slide whistles embody a camel, a whale, and an elephant, as told by the ever-creative Rudyard Kipling and composer Danny Clay. Narrated by Artistic Director Erin Freeman.
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