It's always nifty when one art form influences another. I learned recently that Walter Crane's beautiful collection of nursery rhymes and children's songs The Baby's Opera was the inspiration behind Roger Quilter's lovely orchestra piece A Children's Overture. And, after all, why not? Crane's book is gorgeous. But don't take my word for it; see for yourself: leaf through The Baby's Opera page by page in this full-color, online presentation of Crane's book. You won't be disappointed.
Jennifer Hambrick unites her extensive backgrounds in the arts and media and her deep roots in Columbus to bring inspiring music to central Ohio as Classical 101’s midday host. Jennifer performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago before earning a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.