“After the sun has slipped away and the orange sky turns dark blue, fireflies put on a display like only they know how to do!” Go on a sparkly summertime adventure with Backyard Night Lights, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Edvard Grieg, illustrations by Mia Jennings and storytelling by Scott Blankenship.
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Edvard Grieg: Selections from Lyric Pieces, Op. 47
Performed by Janos Balint, flute, and Deborah Sipkai, harp
Capriccio
Lyric Pieces, Op. 65
Performed by Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, conducted by Neville Marriner
Hänssler Classic
Courtesy of Naxos of America
Credits
Narrator: Scott Blankenship
Story: Scott Blankenship
Producer: Valerie Kahler
Digital producer: Jeffrey Yelverton
Social media producer: Inés Guanchez
Senior digital producer: Randy Salas
Production manager: Valerie Kahler
Program director: Julie Amacher
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YourClassical Storytime is supported by Minnesota Neuropsychology.
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