Once upon a time there was a beautiful, clever storyteller named Scheherazade. Find out how her magical tales captured the heart of a bitter king in Scheherazade, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Jillene Khan, music by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Selections from Scheherazade
London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jose Serebrier
Courtesy of Reference Recordings
Credits
Narrator: Jillene Khan
Story: Adapted by Randy Salas
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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