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Welcome to YourClassical Storytime from American Public Media, offering classic stories with a classical twist. Each episode features our storytellers recounting childhood favorites along with related classical music.

YourClassical Storytime

Everyone barfs once in a while. Right? Find out how to deal with this awkward fact of life in Nancy Carlson's hilarious story 'Sometimes You Barf' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Scott Blankenship and music by Sergei Prokofiev.

'Sometimes You Barf'

What happens when a foolish young man is gifted a magical horse with fantastical powers? Find out in 'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by E.J. Thompson, and music by Aida Isakova and Nikolai Medtner.

'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse'

'A Visit to the Aquarium'

Get ready to move and gallop in ‘Toroi Bandi,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime featuring traditional Mongolian folk music and original illustration and animation by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom.

'Toroi Bandi'

'Franklin the Frog'

You might know 'The Little Mermaid' as a Walt Disney movie, but the story is much older than that. And classical composers have been fascinated by the tale, too. Hear how our version goes in the latest production of YourClassical Storytime -- classic tales with a classical twist.

'The Little Mermaid'

Welcome to the latest installment of YourClassical Storytime, classic stories with a classical music twist. Today we share our version of 'The Three Little Pigs.' Listen or download now to find out what happens when our favorite piglets venture out on their own.

'The Three Little Pigs'

What happens when an adventurous girl discovers a house in the woods owned by bears and filled with classical recordings? Find out in 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears,' the latest installment of YourClassical Storytime -- featuring illustrations by acclaimed children's author Nancy Carlson. Share the power of classical music with your little ones today!

'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'

In the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, cellist Amit Peled tells the enchanting tale of how he came to play a 300-year-old cello once favored by legendary performer Pablo Casals.

A Cello Named Pablo

Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Minerva who was captured by a lion. He let her go, not realizing that the tiny creature would soon be a big help. 'The Mouse and the Lion' is the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Gustav Mahler and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

'The Mouse and the Lion'

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