Peter and the WolfPeter and the Wolf is probably familiar to many of us. It's a children's story spoken by a narrator accompanied by the orchestra - both music and text are by
Sergei Prokofiev. He was commissioned by the Moscow Musical Theatre for Children to write a new musical symphony for children, in 1936. The intent was to cultivate "musical tastes in children from the first years of school". Intrigued by the invitation, Prokofiev completed Peter and the Wolf in just four days.
Lovely
non-animated versions are e.g. ☞
Prokofieff - Peter and the Wolf Op. 67 (Full), Narrated by Wilfred Pickles (1950) HD
by Magic Monty on YouTube
(English) ☞
Sergey Prokofiev - Петя и волк / Peter and the Wolf / Pierre et le loup
by miljkmi on YouTube
(Russian) Being more popular, however, please find attached an
animated version of the work, produced by Walt Disney in 1946, this time with David Bowie as narrator - enjoy!
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