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Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station, is releasing a new podcast aimed at introducing children to classical music in a fun way. The 10-episode series is narrated by the bestselling children’s author and TV personality David Walliams.
Launching on Monday, February 4, each episode will take listeners on a weird and wonderful journey into the world of classical music. As well as discovering what some of the greatest composers such as Mozart and Beethoven were really like, Walliams travels inside a piano, investigates the strangest instruments on the planet, and meets the mavericks and divas who took the classical music world by storm. Having sold more than 25 million children’s books, Walliams’ sense of humour, fun, and enthusiasm make him the perfect host of the podcast.
The show is aimed at children aged 7 to 12 years of age, as well as their families.
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Walliams said, “I’m incredibly happy to be working with Classic FM on a brand new venture, bringing the fascinating stories and the works of iconic composers to life, through fun and insightful storytelling. It’s wonderful to be able to bring a whole genre of music to a new generation of children, whilst getting the rest of the family listening and enjoying at the same time.”
Classic FM’s Managing Editor Sam Jackson added, “At Classic FM, we have always passionately believed that classical music is for all – young, old, and everyone in between. That’s why we’re excited to launch David Walliams’ Marvellous Musical Podcast. As a father of four young children myself, I think it’s the perfect way to introduce the next generation to classical music – not to mention adults, too. It’s fun, it’s entertaining, it’s cheeky, and we know it will attract many new listeners to enjoy what we at Classic FM proudly declare to be the world’s greatest music.”