Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf (CD & Activity Book) - London Philharmonic Orchestra

Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
Artists: Yadu, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Trio Voronezh
Conductor: Stephen Simon
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Maestro Classics
CD Release Date: June 8, 2007

A young boy named Peter disobeys his grandfather and climbs over the garden wall. When he encounters a wolf, with quick thinking and the help of his friends – a bird, a duck and a cat – Peter captures the wolf, and it is taken to the zoo.

Peter and the Wolf, the greatest of all works for narrator and orchestra, joins Maestro Classics’ delightful Stories in Music™ series for a magical listening experience. The enclosed 24-page program book includes a biography of Prokofiev, information about the Russian instruments, the music for Peter’s theme tune, background information about the performers, a crossword puzzle and other fun activities.

This CD is part of the Stories in Music™ series of classical recordings for families produced by Maestro Classics and originally premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Maestro Stephen Simon and music educator/producer Bonnie Ward Simon have now recorded the series with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, adding additional educational and participatory tracks to each CD. Rave reviews nationwide and numerous awards have greeted this unique series with its signature format.

Each CD is a combination of music and educational information designed to give the listener ideas on what to listen for and how to listen. It is the “backstage pass” into the minds of the author, composer, and conductor. It also includes sing-along or play-along tracks for audience participation.

Excellent for family car trips, school carpool, music teachers, music appreciation classes, and elementary school teachers who want to include music in their classrooms.

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