Creator of masterpieces across numerous musical genres, he is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century. Very attractively presented, it makes an excellent gift, suitable for both adults and children. The narration is no bowie, but its fine given how rockin the rest of it is. 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. 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 hardcover box set, november 27, 2003. 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. Homeschool art curriculum and music curriculum my father. I listened to it today, thanks to, and i was transported back to childhood. Sterling holloway, prokofieff peter and the wolf discogs.
Peter and the wolf book and cd set illustrated by bono for sale in. 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. 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. Grade 1 and 2 music cd set core knowledge foundation. The cd, with music performed by the cincinnati pops and wordforword narration by peter a.
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Although wolves feature in many a folktale or fairy story, it seems that this story is one that prokofiev himself. Prokofiev introduces a variety of instrument families and characters through instrumental themes in peter and the wolf. This is an adaptation of the orchestral folk tale by sergei prokofiev set in a russian forest. Peter and the wolf book and cd irish hospice foundation. Sergei prokofiev, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, was born in 1891 in the ukraine and died in 1953 in moscow. Peter and his animal friends the bird, the duck, and the cat set out to capture a ravenous wolf.
The narrator tells a childrens story, while the orchestra illustrates it. Peter and the wolf by prokofiev, sergei and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Product information since its premiere in 1936, prokofievs peter and the wolf has become a classic beloved by generations of children and adults.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. 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. A new retelling by janet schulman follows the basic story, but with a. Sergei prokofiev was a russian and soviet composer, pianist, and conductor.
Classical music for children, peter and the wolf, fantasia. Peter malone has illustrated many distinguished picture books, including brother sun, sister moon. 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. Buy a discounted audible edition of peter and the wolf audio cd from australias leading. A baby is rescued one snowy night by a wolf, who lay the child at the steps of a woodcutters cottage. I bought this book and cd to prepare a four year old for peter and the wolf. With a fullyorchestrated and narrated cd by prokofiev, sergei and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written in 1936, sergei prokofievs symphonic fairy tale for narrator and orchestra has enchanted generations of children. Listen to peter and the wolf by sergei prokofiev at. We will be learning and listening to this piece and in a few weeks we will be. Alexander armstrong returns to narration in three popular classical works for children peter and the wolf, op.
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That was the opening of a story with music called peter and the wolf. Other selections emphasize the storytelling power of music, such as the sorcerer s apprentice and the suite from tchaikovsky s the nutcracker. Sergei prokofievs peter and the wolf and millions of other books are available for instant access. Generations of children have been charmed by this enchanting work, and brilliance audio is proud to introduce its own version with multigrammy awardwinner. Get the best deals on peter and the wolf when you shop the largest online selection at. Prokofiev s peter and the wolf introduces instruments of the orchestra. The peter and the wolf book and cd collection will have value for years to come.
Alexander armstrong narrator, richard casey, ian buckle piano duet, royal liverpool philharmonic orchestra, vasily petrenko. Sergei prokofievs peter and the wolf is a timetested way to introduce children to classical music. Peter and the wolf audiobook audio cd by sergei prokofiev. 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.
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. Since its premiere in 1936, prokofievs peter and the wolf has become a classic beloved by generations of children and adults. Peter and the wolf is an orchestral piece written by sergei prokofiev in 1936 specifically designed to introduce the orchestra to young children. It tells the tale of peter, who disobeys his grandfather and enters the nearby woods where he captures a wolf. For grades 1 and 2, this 2cd set introduces favorite works by bach, vivaldi, mozart and beethoven. Vintage 1940 childrens book peter and the wolf by serge prokofieff 1st edition. 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.
Then play the cd by the cincinnati pops orchestra and use the. Introduction to peter and the wolf anticipatory set play peter s theme from peter and the wolf the rehearsal and performance cd track 20. Peter and the wolf by sergei prokofiev, paperback barnes. 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. Introducing prokofievs peter and the wolf to young kids. Peter falls from the tree and the wolf attacks him. Curriculum unit featuring the anchor work peter and the wolf. Peter and the wolf peter and the wolf releases discogs. Eventually, after a fierce struggle, peter catches the wolf. Peter acted quickly, with the help of a bird, and caught the wolf before he could. I was surprised to see that the entire recording is only about 22 minutes long. Grandfather drives into town with the captured wolf, peter standing, triumphant, on top of the wolf s cage. I wouldve liked the book even better if there was a cd included with the music. Peter and the wolf free printables and unit studies.