Every weekday at 10 a.m., the hosts at Classical MPR play a standout work based on the theme for the week. We call these works Morning Glories.
Fairy tales, with their atmosphere of enchantment and mystery, have inspired many artists. This week on Morning Glories, we'll hear from five composers who tell us what happened, once upon a time.
Monday
Prokofiev: Cinderella Suite
A girl in magical slippers, waltzing with her Prince Charming — what could be a better subject for a ballet?
Tuesday
Ravel: Mother Goose
A suite of "five children's pieces," including Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast, among others.
Wednesday
Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite
Ravel sketched Sleeping Beauty in simple terms — Tchaikovsky gives the story the full romantic treatment.
Thursday
Suk: Fairy Tale
Josef Suk drew on an original fairy tale by a Czech author for this 1898 work.
Friday
Eric Coates: The Three Bears
The story of Goldilocks, retold by England's master of light music.
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