What happens when a happy-go-lucky wanderer takes over a village bakery? Find out in the hilarious tale The Merry Prankster, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring music by Richard Strauss, illustrations by Mia Jennings and narration by Valerie Kahler.

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Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, by Richard Strauss, arranged by Franz Hasenöhrl
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Performed by Chicago Pro Musica
From The Medinah Sessions (RR-2102)
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Narrator: Valerie Kahler
Story: German fairytale, adapted by Valerie Kahler
Producer: Valerie Kahler
Digital producer: Jeffrey Yelverton
Social media producer: Inés Guanchez
Senior digital producer: Randy Salas
Program director: Julie Amacher
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