Where do you find your favorite melodies in classical music? Join Liz Lyon and listen to beautiful melodies in this episode of YourClassical Adventures.

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.

LISTEN — 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.

LISTEN — 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.

LISTEN — 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.

LISTEN — Mozart: Queen of the Night Aria

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