Peter opens the cage and the wolf races back into the forest. Vintage 1940 childrens book peter and the wolf by serge prokofieff 1st edition. The cd, with music performed by the cincinnati pops and wordforword narration by peter a. Generations of children have been charmed by this enchanting work, and brilliance audio is proud to introduce its own version with multigrammy awardwinner. Peter and the wolf is an orchestral piece written by sergei prokofiev in 1936 specifically designed to introduce the orchestra to young children. The peter and the wolf book and cd collection will have value for years to come. Peter and the wolf hardcover box set, november 27, 2003.
Sergei prokofiev, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, was born in 1891 in the ukraine and died in 1953 in moscow. It tells the tale of peter, who disobeys his grandfather and enters the nearby woods where he captures a wolf. I bought my little 2 12 year old daughter prokofievs peter and the wolf on cd with dame edna narrating and i wanted a companion book to go along with it. I bought this book and cd to prepare a four year old for peter and the wolf. Picture books and play inspired by peter and the wolf. I listened to it today, thanks to, and i was transported back to childhood. For this enchanting new version of the story, bono and his childhood friend gavin friday have collaborated on a stunning boxed set that includes a clothbound book and enhanced cd. The town bullies arrive and tease the defenceless wolf with a gun. Buy a discounted audible edition of peter and the wolf audio cd from australias leading. Peter and his animal friends the bird, the duck, and the cat set out to capture a ravenous wolf. Sergei prokofievs peter and the wolf is a timetested way to introduce children to classical music. I wouldve liked the book even better if there was a cd included with the music. Buy peter and the wolf with audio cd by prokofiev, sergei, bono, friday, gavin from amazons fiction books store.
Peter and the wolf peter and the wolf releases discogs. Peter falls from the tree and the wolf attacks him. With a fullyorchestrated and narrated cd by sergei prokofiev and peter malone 2004, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Peter and the wolf cd introduce your children to the names and sounds of instruments in the orchestra with this cd of classical music. A new retelling by janet schulman follows the basic story, but with a. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Sterling holloway, prokofieff peter and the wolf discogs. Peter and the wolf by sergei prokofiev, paperback barnes. Sergei prokofiev was a russian and soviet composer, pianist, and conductor. Peter and the wolf book and cd irish hospice foundation. Since its premiere in 1936, prokofievs peter and the wolf has become a classic beloved by generations of children and adults. For grades 1 and 2, this 2cd set introduces favorite works by bach, vivaldi, mozart and beethoven. With a fullyorchestrated and narrated cd by prokofiev, sergei and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Generations of children have been charmed by this enchanting work, and brilliance audio is proud to introduce its own version with multigrammy awardwinner jim dale as narrator. Prokofiev s peter and the wolf introduces instruments of the orchestra. A baby is rescued one snowy night by a wolf, who lay the child at the steps of a woodcutters cottage. Maestro classics is a great educational resource for all of the classics. An artist with a considerable reputation in europe, her adaptation of peter and the wolf and her illustrated version of there was an old man. Although wolves feature in many a folktale or fairy story, it seems that this story is one that prokofiev himself. Michele lemieux was born in quebec in 1955 and has worked as an illustrator of books and magazines in toronto, paris, freiburg germany, and montreal, where she now lives. Peter and the wolf audiobook audio cd by sergei prokofiev. Walt disney the haunted mansion record and book set disneyland 339 1970.
Written in 1936, sergei prokofievs symphonic fairy tale for narrator and orchestra has enchanted generations of children. Alexander armstrong returns to narration in three popular classical works for children peter and the wolf, op. I was excited when friends recently gave sebastian this book with included cd of prokofievs setting of. Product information since its premiere in 1936, prokofievs peter and the wolf has become a classic beloved by generations of children and adults. This is an adaptation of the orchestral folk tale by sergei prokofiev set in a russian forest. The narrator tells a childrens story, while the orchestra illustrates it. Prokofiev introduces a variety of instrument families and characters through instrumental themes in peter and the wolf. Get the best deals on peter and the wolf when you shop the largest online selection at. We will be learning and listening to this piece and in a few weeks we will be. Peter and the wolf childrens book cd cds met opera shop. Peter and the wolf book and cd set illustrated by bono for sale in. Sergei prokofievs peter and the wolf and millions of other books are available for instant access. Francis, the world of king arthur and his court, and magic flute. Curriculum unit featuring the anchor work peter and the wolf.
Eventually, after a fierce struggle, peter catches the wolf. I was surprised to see that the entire recording is only about 22 minutes long. Homeschool art curriculum and music curriculum my father. This beloved fairy tale, with music by sergei prokofiev, tells of how the courageous peter and his animal friends the bird, the duck, and the cat set. The narration is no bowie, but its fine given how rockin the rest of it is. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. I have been wanting to find this 75 year old recording of prokofievs peter and the wolf narrated by basil rathbone for a very long time. It is prokofievs most frequently performed work and one of the most frequently performed works in the entire. Very attractively presented, it makes an excellent gift, suitable for both adults and children.
Grandfather drives into town with the captured wolf, peter standing, triumphant, on top of the wolf s cage. Grade 1 and 2 music cd set core knowledge foundation. Then play the cd by the cincinnati pops orchestra and use the. This beloved fairy tale, with music by sergei prokofiev, tells of how the courageous peter and his animal friends the bird, the duck, and the cat set out to capture a ravenous wolf. Introducing prokofievs peter and the wolf to young kids. Classical music for children, peter and the wolf, fantasia. This was the perfect solution since it is the classical version of the story in other words, the narration on the cd and the book work beautifully together. Young persons guide to the orchestra the most famous and most common childrens classical coupling, the charming story of peter and the wolf brought to life by prokofievs beautiful music, saintsaens zoological fantasy and benjamin brittens description of how an orchestra works, this cd is a delight for.
Alexander armstrong narrator, richard casey, ian buckle piano duet, royal liverpool philharmonic orchestra, vasily petrenko. Peter acted quickly, with the help of a bird, and caught the wolf before he could. Illustrated by peter malone prokofievs peter and the wolf is a great way to introduce children to classical music, and with this book and fully orchestrated and narrated cd, children can read and listen at the same time. Peter and the wolf by prokofiev, sergei and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Peter and the wolf free printables and unit studies. Introduction to peter and the wolf anticipatory set play peter s theme from peter and the wolf the rehearsal and performance cd track 20.
Rrp refers to the recommended retail price as set out by the. Peter malone has illustrated many distinguished picture books, including brother sun, sister moon. This inviting picture book introduces a new generation of youngsters to the exciting story of the hungry wolf, the illfated duck, the fortunate cat, the fearless little bird, and the brave and cunning peter, who helps save his friends from the wolf s. Following brilliance audios recent grammynominated musicalaudiobook for children, the shoebird, starring the inimitable jim dale, another popular childrens title is being released just in time for the holidays. Various peter and the wolf the sorcerers apprentice. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.