Prokofiev Proves Popular in Kids' Classical Music Poll
Classic FM announces top 10 of children's favourite classical works.
The nation's children have been polled by Classic FM to discover which classical works are hitting the right note with kids across the country, and the results are in.
Unsurprisingly the John Williams film theme from the global smash that is the Harry Potter film series comes top, however Prokofiev proves to be the most popular classical composer overall, with 3 appearances in the top 10.
Most of the music featured comes from grand orchestral scores that invoke story-telling, magic and mystery. It's clear that these classical works can stimulate children's imagination, allowing them to discover new and enchanting musical worlds.
Check out the top 10 below:
1 John Williams Harry Potter
2 Howard Blake Walking in the Air (The Snowman)
3 Sergei Prokofiev Peter's Theme (Peter and the Wolf)
4 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker)
5 Sergei Prokofiev The Duck Scene (Peter and the Wolf)
6 Paul Dukas The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Fantasia)
7 Edward Elgar Pomp and Circumstance Op. 39, No. 4 (Fantasia)
8 Johann Pachelbel Canon
9 Sergei Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet
10 Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee
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