Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music! In today’s episode, we’re celebrating the blossoming beauty of spring with classical music inspired by flowers! This episode is the perfect follow-up to our April Showers adventure, and it’s all about music that captures the feeling of blooming gardens, delicate petals, and peaceful springtime scenes.
🌸 Here’s what we’re listening to today:
- Waltz of the Flowers by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – A graceful dance from The Nutcracker ballet that brings a garden of twirling flowers to life.
- Voices of Spring (Frühlingsstimmen) by Johann Strauss II – A joyful waltz celebrating the arrival of spring, with sparkling melodies and fluttering flutes. (Psst… you’ll recognize the opening from the podcast theme!)
- Flower Duet from Lakmé by Léo Delibes – A stunning vocal duet that transports us to a peaceful riverside garden, blooming with flowers and calm.
🌷 Imagination Prompts:
As you listen, picture yourself surrounded by colorful blossoms, dancing petals, and chirping birds. What does the music feel like? What colors or movements do you imagine?
🎨 Extras for Today’s Episode:
- 🎵 YouTube Playlist featuring full-length performances of each piece
- 🖍️ Printable Flower Coloring Page to enjoy while listening
📣 Reminder: This episode airs during Busy Kids Do Piano’s spring public enrollment period! Learn more about how to join before May 15th by visiting busykidsdopiano.com/membership or busymomsdopiano.com/membership.
Thanks for joining me for this beautiful musical bouquet! I’ll see you next time with a brand-new episode.