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WBUR Podcasts, Boston. Have you ever heard the expression, music
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calms the savage beast? What this saying means is music
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can be so powerful it can soothe anyone, no matter
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how upset, distressed, or worked up they may be. In
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today's tale, we'll meet a musician whose sounds don't just
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Calm the savage beast. They make it dance. I'm Rebecca Shear,
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and welcome to Circle Round, where story time happens all
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the time. Today, our story is called Dancing to a
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Different Tune. It's inspired by tales from the South American
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country of Brazil, though you'll find versions of this story
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in many other places, including Denmark.
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Egypt, England.
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Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Russia, and the Ozark Mountains of
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the United States. Some really great people came together to
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bring you our version of this folktale, including three-time Grammy
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Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn. Hilary has made a career of
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connecting with fans and musicians of all ages, from her
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recordings of the first three Suzuki violin books to her
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Bring Your Own Baby concerts and 100 Days of Practice
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project on social media. Also, not only does Hillary play
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the main character in our story, she also did us
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the honor of playing the violin. So, circle around, everyone,
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for Dancing to a Different Tune.
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Dancing to a Different.
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Tune Luciana lived with her father Lucio out in the countryside,
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where they ran a cozy little farm with a modest
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piece of land for growing crops, a tiny orchard for
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picking fruit, and a small flock of sheep for making
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milk and cheese. Of all Luciana's chores, her favorite was
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herding the sheep.
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Come along, Tulip and Petunia. You too, Magnolia and Bluebell.
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There are some yummy dandelions just over this hill. You
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fluffballs are going to love them.
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But her true passion wasn't growing crops or picking fruit
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or even herding her beloved fluffballs. Her true passion was music.
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Ever since she was little, Luciana longed to play the violin.
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It thrilled her to think about gliding her elegant bow
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back and forth as her fingers danced across the strings.
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But every time she asked Lucio if she could have
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a violin of her own.
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I'm sorry, my dear, but even though we've been scrimping
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and saving, we could never afford a violin. Never.
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The years went by, and Lucio grew old and frail.
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One day, as he was resting his creaky bones in bed,
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he called his daughter to his side.
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Luciana... You are the apple of my eye, the light
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of my life. But I believe I'm drawing closer to
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the end of that life.
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Come now, Father. Your body has slowed down a bit,
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but your mind is as quick as ever.
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That is sweet of you to say, my dear. But
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you and I both know I won't be around forever.
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And when I go, there isn't much I can leave
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you in the way of worldly riches. Other than this farm,
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of course.
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And I adore this place. I grew up here. I
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don't need anything else.
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But you do need something else, Luciana. And that is why,
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once I'm gone, I want you to sell whatever you need.
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The land, the orchard, even the sheep. And buy yourself
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a violin.
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Luciana's heart did a somersault in her chest.
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Are you serious? You want me to buy a violin?
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Having a violin has always been your dream, has it not?
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And to be honest, buying one for you has always
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been my dream.
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Luciana wiped away a tear. Then she reached down and
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wrapped Lucio in a hug.
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Oh, Father, thank you so much. I love you.
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I love you, my child, forever.
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Not long after that, Lucio was gone. Luciana had never
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felt so heartbroken or alone, but she did as her
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dearly departed father instructed. She sold the land and orchard,
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though she held on to the sheep.
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Tulip and Petunia! Leave some clover for Magnolia and Bluebell.
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You fluffballs are hogging the whole patch.
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Luciana made just enough money from the sale to set
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aside a handful of coins for savings and spend the
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rest on a violin. Her first notes on her new
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instrument were shaky and uncertain. But Luciana practiced. and practiced.
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And with each passing day, week, month, and year, she
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felt more and more in command. The music that sailed
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forth from Luciana's violin was rich and beautiful. But there
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was a melancholy to it, a sense of sorrow and loss.
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You see, when Luciana's father was alive, she had shared
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everything with him. Her thoughts, her hopes, her dreams. Now
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that Lucio was no longer around, she had no one
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to turn to, save for her violin. So she poured
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her heart and soul into her playing, day after day
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after day. But while Luciana's musical prowess was growing, her
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savings were dwindling.
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I need to find some work and bring in some cash.
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In my wildest dreams, I would become a professional musician
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and earn money doing something I love. But let's face it.
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There aren't exactly a ton of opportunities for a violinist
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out here in the country.
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Luciana frowned, picked up her violin, and went outside. Perhaps
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practicing in the warm summer air would help soothe her worries.
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But soon after, she settled on the porch and began
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to play.
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Tulip, what are you doing here? Did you come to
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hear my music? Petunia, you're here too? And Magnolia? And Bluebell?
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I had no idea you fluffballs were music fans. If
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I didn't know better, I'd say you were dancing.
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Indeed, as note after sweet note filled the air, the
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sheep were bobbing their heads and swaying back and forth.
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Well, if you fluffballs really want to cut a rug,
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this melancholy music will never do. I think it's finally
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time to try something different.
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Luciana paused for a moment and began playing again. And
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for the first time ever, the music coming from Luciana's
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violin wasn't aching with grief. It was bursting with gaiety,
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brimming with so much life and energy that the notes
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seemed to skip track. jump and leap through the air.
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And get this, the notes weren't the only things skipping, jumping,
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and leaping. The sheep were too! Tulip, Petunia, Magnolia, and
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Bluebell were all bouncing from hoof to hoof and shimmying
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their rumps as they danced in time to the music.
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Little did Luciana know, but her audience was about to
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get a whole lot bigger.
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And wilder.
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What do you think will happen as Luciana keeps playing?
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We'll find out what it is after a quick break.
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Welcome back to Circle Round. I'm Rebecca Shear. Today our
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story is called Dancing to a Different Tune. Thank you.
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Before the break, Luciano was grieving the loss of her father, Lucio.
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As she played sad, melancholy music on her violin, her
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sheep came over and began to sway back.
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And forth.
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Luciano was so delighted by the sight that she began
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playing more gaily, and the sheep followed suit. They started
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prancing and dancing all over the lawn. And as the
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music continued, who should come scurrying over to join the
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flock but a horde of mice, followed by a family
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of frogs, then a flock of birds, then a pack
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of wolves, then a tangle of snakes, And soon, animals
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from all corners of the countryside were running, crawling, jumping, winging,
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and slithering Luciana's way, before boogieing to her music. Luciana
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rose to her feet and began marching around the cavorting,
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capering critters. The animals formed themselves into a long line,
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following right behind her.
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Oh, so we're going to have a little parade, are we?
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Or a big parade, more like.
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Either way.
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Follow me!
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With her elegant bow gliding back and forth and her
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fingers dancing across the strings, Luciana led the animals away
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from the farm and across the countryside. They jigged through
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meadows carpeted with flowers and forests thick with trees. They
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jived past rivers teeming with fish and mountains capped with snow.
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Next thing Luciana knew, They were parading past the royal
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palace with its gleaming stone towers and walls. And standing
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atop one of those walls was the king. He was
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surrounded by his royal guards and, much to Luciana's surprise,
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he was tossing back his crowned head and laughing. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
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Welcome to the palace, my friends. You must be the
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most entertaining visitors we have ever received.
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Luciana was so stunned that she stopped playing. And the
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animals went still.
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Oh, no.
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Please don't stop the music or the dancing. Something tells
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me you are just what my daughter needs.
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Luciana had no idea. What the king was talking about
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She gave a little curtsy Then flashed him a nervous smile.
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Your majesty I appreciate your interest In our merry band
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I truly do But with all due respect How could
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the animals and I Possibly be of service To a princess.
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The king's face grew grim.
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Haven't you heard It's been years since the princess laughed.
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Ever since her mother died, my daughter has been melancholy,
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full of sorrow.
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Luciana felt a twinge in her heart. She, too, knew
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that feeling all too well.
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I have offered a generous reward to anyone who can
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make the princess laugh again. Countless people have shown her
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their funniest tricks, told her their most hilarious jokes. She
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won't even crack a smile. But something tells me you
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will fare better. Well, you and your dancing menagerie. Never
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before have I seen or heard such joy.
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The king turned to one of his guards and whispered
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in his ear. The guard then bustled into the palace.
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When he reappeared, he had the princess in tow. Her
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eyes were cast downward and her shoulders were slumped. The
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king laid a gentle hand on her arm.
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My dear daughter, I have a surprise for you. I
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think you'll like it.
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The king gestured toward Luciana. The violinist smiled, took a breath,
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then lifted her bow to the strings. and began to play.
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At the sound of such joyful and sprightly strains, the
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princess lifted her gaze. At the sight of hundreds of
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animals frisking and frolicking to the beat, she straightened her shoulders.
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With each new note and phrase, her eyes grew brighter.
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Her lips curled into an arc, And for the first
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time in years, not only did the princess smile, but
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she laughed. She laughed and laughed and laughed. And when
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the music finally came to an end, she threw herself
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into her father's arms. The king beamed. and turned to
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Luciana with admiring eyes.
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You've done it. You've made my daughter laugh. Tell me,
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oh talented one, what reward do you wish to have?
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What is something your heart truly desires?
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Luciana blushed.
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Honestly, your majesty, the one thing my heart desires is music.
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I long to make music my livelihood. earning my daily
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bread by playing and performing and sharing my music with
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the world.
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Is that so?
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The king tapped a bejeweled finger to his chin.
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In that case, my daughter and I shall become your patrons.
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Patrons, your majesty?
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Yes. We shall provide the money you need to devote
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yourself to your music. We'll make sure you're able to
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practice and keep your violin in top shape. And naturally,
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we'll want you to perform all across the kingdom to
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share this joy. What do you think?
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Luciana's heart felt like one of her dancing animals. It
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was jumping and leaping and bouncing inside her chest. She
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gratefully accepted the king's offer. And from that day forward,
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she played her violin for audiences far and wide. But
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Luciana didn't just provide them with music. She provided them
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with inspiration. Inspiration to dance, inspiration to dream, and inspiration
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to follow their hearts and maybe, just maybe, Make music
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of their own. Now it's your turn. Luciana was passionate
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about making music. What's something you're passionate about? Perhaps you
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enjoy being in nature or practicing gymnastics. Maybe you love
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doing art. or gathering with family during the holidays. Find
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some paper and draw a picture of you and your passion.
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When you're finished, share it with someone you have fun with.
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And if you'd like, share it with us. Ask a
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grown-up to snap a photo of you and your drawing
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and email it to circleround at wbur.org. This week's episode,
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Dancing to a Different Tune, was adapted by me, Rebecca Shear,
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with help from our composer and sound designer, Eric Shimalonis.
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Circle Round's editor is Dean Russell. Our artist is Sabina Han.
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Sabina has made a black and white coloring page for
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all of our Circle Round stories, and you can print
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them out and color them in. Grown-ups, visit our website, wbur.org
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slash circleround, and click on Coloring Pages. Special thanks to
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this week's actors, Ryan Dallasung, Todd Schofield, and Hilary Hahn.
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WBUR Podcasts, Boston. Have you ever heard the expression, music
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calms the savage beast? What this saying means is music
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can be so powerful it can soothe anyone, no matter
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how upset, distressed, or worked up they may be. In
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today's tale, we'll meet a musician whose sounds don't just
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Calm the savage beast. They make it dance. I'm Rebecca Shear,
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and welcome to Circle Round, where story time happens all
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the time. Today, our story is called Dancing to a
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Different Tune. It's inspired by tales from the South American
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country of Brazil, though you'll find versions of this story
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in many other places, including Denmark.
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Egypt, England.
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Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Russia, and the Ozark Mountains of
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the United States. Some really great people came together to
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bring you our version of this folktale, including three-time Grammy
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Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn. Hilary has made a career of
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connecting with fans and musicians of all ages, from her
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recordings of the first three Suzuki violin books to her
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Bring Your Own Baby concerts and 100 Days of Practice
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project on social media. Also, not only does Hillary play
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the main character in our story, she also did us
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the honor of playing the violin. So, circle around, everyone,
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for Dancing to a Different Tune.
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Dancing to a Different.
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Tune Luciana lived with her father Lucio out in the countryside,
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where they ran a cozy little farm with a modest
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piece of land for growing crops, a tiny orchard for
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picking fruit, and a small flock of sheep for making
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milk and cheese. Of all Luciana's chores, her favorite was
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herding the sheep.
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Come along, Tulip and Petunia. You too, Magnolia and Bluebell.
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There are some yummy dandelions just over this hill. You
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fluffballs are going to love them.
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But her true passion wasn't growing crops or picking fruit
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or even herding her beloved fluffballs. Her true passion was music.
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Ever since she was little, Luciana longed to play the violin.
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It thrilled her to think about gliding her elegant bow
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back and forth as her fingers danced across the strings.
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But every time she asked Lucio if she could have
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a violin of her own.
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I'm sorry, my dear, but even though we've been scrimping
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and saving, we could never afford a violin. Never.
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The years went by, and Lucio grew old and frail.
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One day, as he was resting his creaky bones in bed,
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he called his daughter to his side.
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Luciana... You are the apple of my eye, the light
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of my life. But I believe I'm drawing closer to
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the end of that life.
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Come now, Father. Your body has slowed down a bit,
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but your mind is as quick as ever.
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That is sweet of you to say, my dear. But
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you and I both know I won't be around forever.
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And when I go, there isn't much I can leave
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you in the way of worldly riches. Other than this farm,
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of course.
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And I adore this place. I grew up here. I
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don't need anything else.
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But you do need something else, Luciana. And that is why,
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once I'm gone, I want you to sell whatever you need.
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The land, the orchard, even the sheep. And buy yourself
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a violin.
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Luciana's heart did a somersault in her chest.
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Are you serious? You want me to buy a violin?
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Having a violin has always been your dream, has it not?
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And to be honest, buying one for you has always
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been my dream.
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Luciana wiped away a tear. Then she reached down and
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wrapped Lucio in a hug.
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Oh, Father, thank you so much. I love you.
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I love you, my child, forever.
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Not long after that, Lucio was gone. Luciana had never
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felt so heartbroken or alone, but she did as her
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dearly departed father instructed. She sold the land and orchard,
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though she held on to the sheep.
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Tulip and Petunia! Leave some clover for Magnolia and Bluebell.
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You fluffballs are hogging the whole patch.
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Luciana made just enough money from the sale to set
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aside a handful of coins for savings and spend the
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rest on a violin. Her first notes on her new
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instrument were shaky and uncertain. But Luciana practiced. and practiced.
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And with each passing day, week, month, and year, she
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felt more and more in command. The music that sailed
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forth from Luciana's violin was rich and beautiful. But there
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was a melancholy to it, a sense of sorrow and loss.
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You see, when Luciana's father was alive, she had shared
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everything with him. Her thoughts, her hopes, her dreams. Now
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that Lucio was no longer around, she had no one
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to turn to, save for her violin. So she poured
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her heart and soul into her playing, day after day
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after day. But while Luciana's musical prowess was growing, her
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savings were dwindling.
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I need to find some work and bring in some cash.
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In my wildest dreams, I would become a professional musician
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and earn money doing something I love. But let's face it.
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There aren't exactly a ton of opportunities for a violinist
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out here in the country.
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Luciana frowned, picked up her violin, and went outside. Perhaps
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practicing in the warm summer air would help soothe her worries.
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But soon after, she settled on the porch and began
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to play.
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Tulip, what are you doing here? Did you come to
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hear my music? Petunia, you're here too? And Magnolia? And Bluebell?
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I had no idea you fluffballs were music fans. If
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I didn't know better, I'd say you were dancing.
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Indeed, as note after sweet note filled the air, the
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sheep were bobbing their heads and swaying back and forth.
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Well, if you fluffballs really want to cut a rug,
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this melancholy music will never do. I think it's finally
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time to try something different.
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Luciana paused for a moment and began playing again. And
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for the first time ever, the music coming from Luciana's
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violin wasn't aching with grief. It was bursting with gaiety,
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brimming with so much life and energy that the notes
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seemed to skip track. jump and leap through the air.
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And get this, the notes weren't the only things skipping, jumping,
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and leaping. The sheep were too! Tulip, Petunia, Magnolia, and
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Bluebell were all bouncing from hoof to hoof and shimmying
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their rumps as they danced in time to the music.
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Little did Luciana know, but her audience was about to
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get a whole lot bigger.
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And wilder.
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What do you think will happen as Luciana keeps playing?
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We'll find out what it is after a quick break.
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Welcome back to Circle Round. I'm Rebecca Shear. Today our
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story is called Dancing to a Different Tune. Thank you.
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Before the break, Luciano was grieving the loss of her father, Lucio.
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As she played sad, melancholy music on her violin, her
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sheep came over and began to sway back.
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And forth.
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Luciano was so delighted by the sight that she began
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playing more gaily, and the sheep followed suit. They started
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prancing and dancing all over the lawn. And as the
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music continued, who should come scurrying over to join the
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flock but a horde of mice, followed by a family
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of frogs, then a flock of birds, then a pack
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of wolves, then a tangle of snakes, And soon, animals
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from all corners of the countryside were running, crawling, jumping, winging,
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and slithering Luciana's way, before boogieing to her music. Luciana
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rose to her feet and began marching around the cavorting,
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capering critters. The animals formed themselves into a long line,
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following right behind her.
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Oh, so we're going to have a little parade, are we?
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Or a big parade, more like.
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Either way.
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Follow me!
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With her elegant bow gliding back and forth and her
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fingers dancing across the strings, Luciana led the animals away
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from the farm and across the countryside. They jigged through
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meadows carpeted with flowers and forests thick with trees. They
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jived past rivers teeming with fish and mountains capped with snow.
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Next thing Luciana knew, They were parading past the royal
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palace with its gleaming stone towers and walls. And standing
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atop one of those walls was the king. He was
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surrounded by his royal guards and, much to Luciana's surprise,
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he was tossing back his crowned head and laughing. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
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Welcome to the palace, my friends. You must be the
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most entertaining visitors we have ever received.
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Luciana was so stunned that she stopped playing. And the
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animals went still.
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Oh, no.
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Please don't stop the music or the dancing. Something tells
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me you are just what my daughter needs.
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Luciana had no idea. What the king was talking about
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She gave a little curtsy Then flashed him a nervous smile.
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Your majesty I appreciate your interest In our merry band
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I truly do But with all due respect How could
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the animals and I Possibly be of service To a princess.
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The king's face grew grim.
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Haven't you heard It's been years since the princess laughed.
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Ever since her mother died, my daughter has been melancholy,
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full of sorrow.
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Luciana felt a twinge in her heart. She, too, knew
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that feeling all too well.
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I have offered a generous reward to anyone who can
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make the princess laugh again. Countless people have shown her
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their funniest tricks, told her their most hilarious jokes. She
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won't even crack a smile. But something tells me you
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will fare better. Well, you and your dancing menagerie. Never
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before have I seen or heard such joy.
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The king turned to one of his guards and whispered
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in his ear. The guard then bustled into the palace.
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When he reappeared, he had the princess in tow. Her
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eyes were cast downward and her shoulders were slumped. The
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king laid a gentle hand on her arm.
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My dear daughter, I have a surprise for you. I
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think you'll like it.
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The king gestured toward Luciana. The violinist smiled, took a breath,
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then lifted her bow to the strings. and began to play.
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At the sound of such joyful and sprightly strains, the
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princess lifted her gaze. At the sight of hundreds of
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animals frisking and frolicking to the beat, she straightened her shoulders.
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With each new note and phrase, her eyes grew brighter.
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Her lips curled into an arc, And for the first
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time in years, not only did the princess smile, but
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she laughed. She laughed and laughed and laughed. And when
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the music finally came to an end, she threw herself
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into her father's arms. The king beamed. and turned to
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Luciana with admiring eyes.
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You've done it. You've made my daughter laugh. Tell me,
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oh talented one, what reward do you wish to have?
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What is something your heart truly desires?
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Luciana blushed.
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Honestly, your majesty, the one thing my heart desires is music.
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I long to make music my livelihood. earning my daily
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bread by playing and performing and sharing my music with
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the world.
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Is that so?
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The king tapped a bejeweled finger to his chin.
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In that case, my daughter and I shall become your patrons.
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Patrons, your majesty?
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Yes. We shall provide the money you need to devote
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yourself to your music. We'll make sure you're able to
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practice and keep your violin in top shape. And naturally,
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we'll want you to perform all across the kingdom to
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share this joy. What do you think?
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Luciana's heart felt like one of her dancing animals. It
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was jumping and leaping and bouncing inside her chest. She
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gratefully accepted the king's offer. And from that day forward,
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she played her violin for audiences far and wide. But
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Luciana didn't just provide them with music. She provided them
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with inspiration. Inspiration to dance, inspiration to dream, and inspiration
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to follow their hearts and maybe, just maybe, Make music
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of their own. Now it's your turn. Luciana was passionate
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about making music. What's something you're passionate about? Perhaps you
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enjoy being in nature or practicing gymnastics. Maybe you love
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doing art. or gathering with family during the holidays. Find
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some paper and draw a picture of you and your passion.
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When you're finished, share it with someone you have fun with.
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And if you'd like, share it with us. Ask a
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grown-up to snap a photo of you and your drawing
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and email it to circleround at wbur.org. This week's episode,
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Dancing to a Different Tune, was adapted by me, Rebecca Shear,
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with help from our composer and sound designer, Eric Shimalonis.
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Circle Round's editor is Dean Russell. Our artist is Sabina Han.
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Sabina has made a black and white coloring page for
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all of our Circle Round stories, and you can print
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them out and color them in. Grown-ups, visit our website, wbur.org
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slash circleround, and click on Coloring Pages. Special thanks to
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this week's actors, Ryan Dallasung, Todd Schofield, and Hilary Hahn.
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Three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn has made a career
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of connecting with fans and musicians of all ages, from
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her recordings of the first three Suzuki violin books to
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her Bring Your Own Baby concerts and 100 Days of
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Practice project on social media. Our featured instrument this week was,
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you guessed it, the violin. You can learn more about
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this stringed instrument that originated in Italy in the early
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1500s and see a photo of Hilary Hahn playing her
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own by visiting our website. Again, that's wbur.org slash CircleRound. Grownups,
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even get a personalized birthday message from me. Sign up
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slash circle round. Circle Round is a production of WBUR,
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Boston's NPR news station. I'm Rebecca Shear. Thanks for circling
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round with us. Now that you've made it to the
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end of this Circle Round episode, we want to know,
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what's your favorite Circle Round story? Thousands of fans just
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like you have been telling us about the Circle Round
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stories they like best. Take a listen. Maybe one of
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their favorites is one of yours, too.
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My name is Evangeline. I was born in Thailand, but
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then we moved to Florida. My favorite Circle Round story
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is Chameleon's Contest. I like when Sea God says, Sky God,
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Earth God, can we talk for a sec? I think
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it's really funny. We love you, Rebecca Shearer. You give
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the best stories. My name is Eve. I'm from Alameda, California.
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And my favorite Circle Round story is Catch You Later.
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And my favorite part is when the ghost thinks there
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is another ghost in there, but it's his reflection. My
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name is Mabel, and I live in Eugene. And my
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favorite Circle Round story is the three-legged pot. And my
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favorite part is when the three-legged pot says, it's time
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to skip and scap. My name is Floyd, and I
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live in Kentucky, and my favorite circle round story is
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the bright yellow hat. I like the part where Flora
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first finds out that the flowers can talk. My name
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is Ozzie, and I'm from Colorado, and my favorite circle
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round is counting crocodiles, and I like the part where
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Mouse Deer hops on Old Crocodile's head.
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Hi, my name is George and I live in Washington, Seattle.
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My favorite circle round story is The Basilisk Stair and
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my favorite part is when the basilisk turns to stone.
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My name's Shirey from Wedding, Massachusetts. My favorite circle round
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is the early bird.
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My name's Nick's. I live in North Carolina. My favorite
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Circle Round story is Misery Loves Company. And my favorite
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part is when Olak meets Misery.
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Did someone mention a story you've missed?
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Not to worry.
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Grownups, you can find all of our Circle Round stories,
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plus links to the Circle Round Club, picture books, coloring pages,
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and oh so much more on our website, wbur.org slash circleround.
