Yoto Classical Moments

Graceful tunes for little ears, perfect for playtime, rest, or quiet reflection.

Yoto Classical: Ballet
March with the toy soldiers and swirl with the snowflakes in this ballet card created specially for Yoto listeners. Enjoy sparkling favourites from some of the world’s best-loved ballets, inviting you to dance and play!

Arranger: Johnny Herford

Track listing:

Tea Dance by P. I. Tchaikovsky
March of the Toy Soldiers by P. I. Tchaikovsky
Pizzicati by L. Delibes
Hopak by M. Mussorgsky
Dance of the Hours by A. Ponchielli
Dance of the Little Swans by P. I. Tchaikovsky
Lovers' Waltz by F. Lehár
March of the Trolls by. E. Grieg
A Musical Moment by F. Schubert
Turkish March by J.-B. Lully
The Flower Duet by L. Delibes
Waltz of the Snowflakes by P. I. Tchaikovsky


Yoto Classical: Sleep
"O'er the mountain toward the west, as the children go to rest, faintly comes a sound, a song of nature hovers round" - Charles Ives

A comforting selection of sleepy classical pieces, performed specially for Yoto listeners. Snuggle up with this soothing set of classical favourites, with grazing sheep, rocking boats, rustling winds and muses inspiring sweet dreams and peaceful rest.

Arranger: Johnny Herford

Sheep May Safely Graze by J. S. Bach
Barcarolle by J. Offenbach
Entrance of Polyhymnia by J.-P. Ramea
Ricevete by W. A. Mozart
The Lark in the Clear Air by Anon. Irish
Lullaby by J. Brahms
Berceuse by C. Ives
A Chloris by R. Hahn
An die Musik by F. Schubert
So schlaf in Ruh by F. Mendelssohn
Abide with Me by H. F. Lyte


Yoto Classical: Piano
An uplifting selection of piano classics, performed specially for Yoto listeners.

Have a mindful moment with this beautiful set of classical pieces for solo piano. The perfect way to bring energy and focus to your day.

Pianist: Matthew Fletcher

Prelude in C (Bach)
The Jolly Farmer (Schumann)
Nocturne (Chopin)
Waltz in A Flat (Brahms)
Minute Waltz (Chopin)
Sonatine (Ravel)
Impromptu (Schubert)
Girl with the Flaxen Hair (Debussy)
Mélodie (Mendelsohn-Hensel)
Italiana (Respighi)
Mama (Tchaikovsky)
Intermezzo (Brahms)
Sonata in C (Mozart)


Yoto Classical: Earth
This classical card celebrates forests and insects, waterfalls and weather with pieces inspired by the natural world. From thunderous mountains to calling birds, we explore how composers through time have painted pictures with their music.

A perfect card for sparking curious conversations about music and the world around us.

Arranger: Johnny Herford

Track listing:

Mountains by L. Janácek
Waterfalls by F. Chopin
Forests by C. Debussy
Winds by J.-B. Lully
Heat of the Sun by M. Ravel
Moon and Clouds by O. Respighi
Insects by J. des Prez
Animals by C. Saint-Saëns

Arranged by: Johnny Herford

Soloists include: Harry Winstanley, Helena Nicholls, Barnaby Robson, Matthew Fletcher, Olivia Jageurs, Charlotte Kerbegian, Caroline O'Connell, Sebastian Philpott, Johnny Roberts, Barnaby Philpott