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Exploring the often surprising links between concepts, themes and people in classical music, from medieval to modern

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Saturday, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Rebroadcast Sunday, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Saturday, May 23, 2026

The School Connection

Winterfield Elementary Performance with Charlotte (NC) Symphony

Winterfield Elementary Performance with Charlotte (NC) Symphony

 

We learn by doing, said a wise philosopher more than 2000 years ago—and it’s still true.

When it comes to music, students usually learn best working with pieces that are challenging and well written—enjoyable to perform and pleasing to their audiences.

In this hour, memorable works for student musicians by Vivaldi, Holst, Beach, Orff, Copland, Bernstein, and more.

FEATURED REORDINGS

Title Group/Artist Catalog # UPC
Vaughan Williams Collector’s Edition [for Concerto Grosso “March and Reprise”]  London Philharmonic, Adrian Boult EMI 2066362 5099920663629
Vivaldi: Music for Lute and Mandolin [for Double Concerto in D minor] Paul O'Dette. The Parley of Instruments Hyperion CDA30027 034571300276 
Piano Music, Vol. 2: The Turn of the Century [for Children’s Album] Kirsten Johnson Guild GMCD 7329 795754732924 
Orff: Schulwerk Vol. 1, tracks 6, 23 & 12.  Karl Peinkofer Percussion Ensemble; Marina Koppelstetter, soprano. Celestial Harmonies 13104-2 013711310429 
Brasileiro [for Villa-Lobos “A Maré Encheu” /“The Tide Came In”] Nelson Freire Decca 478 3533 028947835332
Korngold: Symphony, Theme and Variations, Straussiana Sinfonia of London, John Wilson Chandos CHSA 5220 095115522028
Bernstein: Chamber Music/Music for Brass and Wind Ensembles, track 7 Wind Ensemble of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Percussion Ensemble of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Barry Wordsworth. Deutsche Grammophon 4835357 028948353576
Bartok: For Children Dezso Ranki Teldec 0630-13404-2 706301340424
Vivaldi: Six Violin Concertos for Anna Maria [for Concerto for Violin in A major] Federico Guglielmo, L’Arte dell’Arco CPO 777-078 0761203707829
Copland: Billy the Kid, Rodeo [for An Outdoor Overture] Colorado Symphony; Andrew Litton BIS BIS-2164 7318599921648

 
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Vaughan Williams
Concerto Grosso 5. March And Reprise Vaughan Williams The Collector's Edition
London Philharmonic; Adrian Boult, conductor
Amazon
4:02 p.m.
Vivaldi
"Concerto in D minor, RV540 for viola d'amore, lute,two violins,viola" Antonio Vivaldi: Lute & Mandolin Concertos
The Parley of Instruments; Paul O'Dette, conductor
4:04 p.m.
Vivaldi
Concerto A-dur RV 349 - 1. Allegro - Adagio - (Allegro) Vivaldi: Six Violin Concertos for Anna Maria
L�Arte dell�Arco; Federico Guglielmo, conductor "Federico Guglielmo, violin"
4:06 p.m.
Holst
St. Paul's Suite 214 iv. finale (the dargason) allegro Holst: The Collector's Edition
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Malcolm Sargent, conductor
4:11 p.m.
Beach
Children's Album, Op. 36_ No.1_ Minuet: Amy Beach: Piano Music, Volume Two: The Turn of the Century
Kirsten Johnson "Kirsten Johnson, piano"
4:13 p.m.
Beach
Children's Album, Op. 36_ No.5_ Polka; Amy Beach: Piano Music, Volume Two: The Turn of the Century
Kirsten Johnson
4:15 p.m.
Orff
Schoolwork: 06 (2) zweiter kanon Orff: Schulwerk Volume One / Musica Poetica
Karl Peinkofer Percussion Ensemble "Marina Koppelstetter, soprano"
4:16 p.m.
Orff
Schoolwork: 23 (2) in kleinstem raum Orff: Schulwerk Volume One / Musica Poetica
Karl Peinkofer Percussion Ensemble "Marina Koppelstetter, soprano"
4:18 p.m.
Orff
Schoolwork: 12 (3) tanz Orff: Schulwerk Volume One / Musica Poetica
Karl Peinkofer Percussion Ensemble "Marina Koppelstetter, soprano"
4:20 p.m.
Villa-Lobos
A Mare Encheu; Nelson Friere: Brasileiro
Nelson Friere Nelson Friere, piano
4:22 p.m.
Korngold
"Theme & Variations for School Orchestra, Op. 42" "Korngold: Symphony in F Sharp, Theme and Var
Sinfonia of London; John Wilson, conductor
4:30 p.m.
Beach
Children's Album, Op. 36_ No.1_ Minuet: Amy Beach: Piano Music, Volume Two: The Turn of the Century
Kirsten Johnson "Kirsten Johnson, piano"
4:31 p.m.
Bernstein
Fanfare for the 25th Anniversary of High School Bernstein: Chamber Music/Music for Brass and Wind
Wind Ensemble of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Percussion Ensemble of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Barry Wordsworth, conductor
4:33 p.m.
Vaughan Williams
Concerto Grosso 5. March And Reprise Vaughan Williams The Collector's Edition
London Philharmonic; Adrian Boult, conductor
Amazon
4:39 p.m.
Bartok
Andante Sostenuto Bartok: For Children (Fur Kinder)
Dezso Ranki "Dezso Ranki, piano"
4:40 p.m.
Bartok
Andante Bartok: For Children (Fur Kinder)
Dezso Ranki "Dezso Ranki, piano"
4:41 p.m.
Bartok
Allegro Vivace Bartok: For Children (Fur Kinder)
Dezso Ranki "Dezso Ranki, piano"
4:49 p.m.
Copland
An Outdoor Overture "Copland: Billy the Kid, Rodeo "
Colorado Symphony; Andrew Litton, conductor
4:58 p.m.
Holst
St. Paul's Suite 214 iv. finale (the dargason) allegro Holst: The Collector's Edition
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Malcolm Sargent, conductor

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