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Listen to some memorable melodies in classical music.
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YourClassical Adventures: Episode 64 - Melodies
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Where do you find your favorite melodies in classical music? Join Liz Lyon and listen to beautiful melodies in this episode of YourClassical Adventures.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: 12 Variations of “Ah! Vous Dirai-Je, Maman” — This was originally a French melody. Lyrics were added long after it was composed.

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Amadeus Mozart: 12 Variations of “Ah! Vous Dirai-Je, Maman”



Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Waltz — This was written for the ballet Sleeping Beauty and used in the animated version of the story.

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Waltz



Howard Shore: Concerning Hobbits — This was written for the film The Lord of the Rings as a melody that would become synonymous with the Hobbits.

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Howard Shore: Concerning Hobbits



Mozart: Queen of the Night Aria — This is not the easiest tune to sing or hum along to, but it’s fun to try and definitely a catchy melody.

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Mozart: Queen of the Night Aria
Mozart: Queen of the Night Aria



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