In two previous episodes of Busy Kids Love Music, we learned about two ballets — Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Today we’re diving deeper into ballet itself to give you a better understanding of this type of art and musical form.
You’ll learn…
- Where ballet got its start
- How different ballet looks and sounds from what we think of as “modern day” ballet
- How and why ballet costumes changed over time.
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Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode:
Introduction from Cinderella (Prokofiev)
Ballet de Xerxes – Part II/Aradia Baroque Ensemble (Jean-Baptiste Lully)
Music Listening Schedule for Episode 25
I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with ten performances connected to this episode’s theme. Check it out here.
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