Brahms in 1890s Vienna

2008

Client: KUSC Classic Radio and Creative Kids Education Foundation

Brahms in 1890’s Vienna is an online educational experience featuring the Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Opus 114 and setting the music in a story about him, and his city, Vienna, Austria. Music listening guides and music games explore the elements of chamber music and the characters move through the historical sites of Vienna and are introduced to the art of the famous Gustav Klimt. A separate resources teaches more about musicians and architecture, and at the end of the narrative, kids can enjoy three related experiences in Prater Park. A standards based lesson plan is available to teachers, complete with downloads about art and history/architecture.

Help young Ferdinand gather all three musicians at classicalkusc.org/kids/brahms/ [requires Flash plug-in]