What happens when an impatient young apprentice tries to cast his own magic spells for the first time? It&#39;s a water catastrophe! Find out how his adventure unfolds in &#39;The Sorcerer&#39;s Apprentice,&#39; the latest installment of YourClassical Storytime, featuring illustrations by acclaimed children&#39;s author Nancy Carlson.

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'The Sorcerer's Apprentice'

Four friends -- a violin, viola, cello and bass -- are nervous about meeting their new owners. Will the young musicians learn to play properly and treat their string instruments with care? Find out in &#39;KinderLute,&#39; the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and illustrations by Eusebius Williams.

'KinderLute'

The first day of school can be overwhelming with new friends, new places and new experiences. Especially, if you are a very special kitty. Enjoy the latest YourClassical Storytime episode &#39;Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten,&#39; by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata.

'Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten'

Click the player above or YouTube video below to listen, or download the story to your own device for easy playback at any time. What happens when an old man discovers a love for singing after a magical flying boat takes him on a journey of self-discovery? See what musical surprises await in the latest YourClassical Storytime episode, Old Nasuk and the Flying Song, an Inuit folk tale that features traditional Inuit throat singing and enchanting music by Claude Debussy, with John Nasukaluk Clare as the guest storyteller and original art by Xee Reiter!(See more of her illustrations in the gallery.) YourClassical Storytime is supported by Minnesota College Savings Plan. More: Other YourClassical Storytime adventures Educators: YourClassical Storytime meets Common Core Standards Available in major podcast portals! YouTube Watch now Playlist Our telling of Old Nasuk and the Flying Song includes excerpts from the following work: Claude Debussy: Images for Orchestra: No. 1 GiguesJun Markl, conductorLyon National Orchestra Nocturnes (Nuages, Fêtes, Sirenes)Ernest Ansermet, conductorSuisse Romande Orchestra Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. Jean Oqhena / Frank Kuptana ‘Three connected songs’ ‘The song floats up within me’ Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways Donald James Ross Throat Singing Credits Storyteller: John Nasukaluk Clare Adaptation: Valerie Kahler Illustrations: Xee Reiter Producer: Valerie Kahler Digital producer: Jeffrey Yelverton Senior digital producer: Randy Salas Program director: Julie Amacher Gallery Xee Reiter YourClassical Storytime - Old Nasuk and the Flying Song Xee Reiter Old Nasuk did not like singing. Xee Reiter When he heard music, he would leave as fast as he could. Xee Reiter While hunting, he noticed some singing coming from the river. Xee Reiter The ship began to fly! Xee Reiter They tied his canoe to the boat. Xee Reiter Nasuk and the singers followed the river. Xee Reiter Nasuk forgot the flying song. Xee Reiter Nasuk returns to his village. 

'Old Nasuk and the Flying Song'

Click the player above or YouTube video below to listen, or download the story to your own device for easy playback at any time. What happens when three Billy Goats Gruff run out of food to munch on their mountainside? Will they dare go up against the evil troll, who&#39;s blocking the way to a field filled with delicious green grass and sweet clover? See what musical surprises await in the YourClassical Storytime episode The Three Billy Goats Gruff, featuring music from Bedrich Smetana and art by Nancy Carlson! (See more of her illustrations in the gallery.) YourClassical Storytime is supported by Minnesota College Savings Plan. More: Other YourClassical Storytime adventures Educators: YourClassical Storytime meets Common Core Standards Available in major podcast portals! YouTube Watch now Playlist Our telling of The Three Billy Goats Gruff includes excerpts from the following work: Bedrich Smetana: Ma VlastAntoni Wit, conductorPolish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. Credits Storyteller: Scott Blankenship (with Steve Seel) Story: Steve Seel Illustrations: Nancy Carlson Producer: Steve Seel Digital producer: Jeffrey Yelverton Social media producer: Brooke Knoll Senior digital producer: Randy Salas Program director: Julie Amacher Gallery Nancy Carlson for MPR YourClassical Storytime - The Three Billy Goats Gruff Nancy Carlson for MPR The three Billy Goats Gruff - small, medium and large! Nancy Carlson for MPR The Billy Goats Gruff graze on the mountain. Nancy Carlson for MPR The brothers have run out of plants to eat. Nancy Carlson for MPR The lush valley below is full of food to eat. Nancy Carlson for MPR The biggest Billy Goat warns the others of a troll down in the valley. Nancy Carlson for MPR The smallest Billy Goat isn&#39;t afraid of the troll. Nancy Carlson for MPR The smallest Billy Goat sneaks down to the valley alone. Nancy Carlson for MPR He stops when he comes to the bridge the troll lives under. Nancy Carlson for MPR The troll doesn&#39;t like to be bothered. Nancy Carlson for MPR The troll grabs the smallest Billy Goat to eat. Nancy Carlson for MPR The troll lets the smallest Billy Goat pass. Nancy Carlson for MPR The medium Billy Goat Gruff meets the troll on the bridge. Nancy Carlson for MPR The troll snatches the medium Billy Goat by the horns. Nancy Carlson for MPR The troll allows the medium Billy Goat to pass. Nancy Carlson for MPR The troll is startled by another goat crossing his bridge. Nancy Carlson for MPR The troll and the biggest Billy Goat Gruff clash on the bridge. Nancy Carlson for MPR The biggest Billy Goat tosses the troll into the river below. Nancy Carlson for MPR The three Billy Goats Gruff graze happily ever after. 

'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'

Are you ready for the cutest dog ever? See what musical surprises await in &#39;Old Mother Hubbard&#39; -- the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring art by Nancy Carlson!

'Old Mother Hubbard'

&#39;Run, run as fast as you can! You can&#39;t catch me. I&#39;m the Gingerbread Man!&#39; Who can catch this speedy pastry? Find out in &#39;The Gingerbread Man.&#39; It&#39;s the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with music by Johannes Brahms and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

'The Gingerbread Man'

Why does the king throw every person that cuts his hair into jail? What is he hiding? Find out in &#39;The King with Donkey Ears.&#39; It&#39;s the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with music by Hamilton Harty and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

'The King With Donkey Ears'

What happens when four musical animals set off an adventure together and stumble upon a gang of thieves? Find out in the hilarious tale &#39;The Bremen Town Musicians.&#39; It&#39;s the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Mendelssohn and Rossini, and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

'The Bremen Town Musicians'

A vain emperor gets more than he bargained for when two weavers promise to make him a suit with special powers. What happens when he puts it on? Find out in &#39;The Emperor&#39;s New Clothes,&#39; an episode of YourClassical Storytime for the new year!

'The Emperor's New Clothes'

Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore&#39;s classic "A Visit From St. Nicholas" -- with its famous opening line, "&#39;Twas the night before Christmas" -- for nearly 200 years. Now our popular version for YourClassical Storytime includes charming illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

What happens when a stranger shows up in town with a magical backpack, a small stone and a giant, black pot? It&#39;s a lesson in sharing with &#39;Stone Soup,&#39; the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring art by Xee Reiter and music by Francis Poulenc.

'Stone Soup'

Harriet ends up with quite a haul after she goes trick-or-treating. But what will she do with all of those sweets? Find out in &#39;Harriet&#39;s Halloween Candy,&#39; the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, with a story and art by Nancy Carlson and music by Augusta Holmes.

'Harriet's Halloween Candy'

What happens when a magical girl comes face to face with a cunning tiger in her quiet village? Find out in the Hmong folk tale &#39;Yer and the Tiger,&#39; the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring traditional music, narration by Ka Vang and illustrations by Xee Reiter.

'Yer and the Tiger'

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

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