Prokofiev's Peter & The Wolf, A "Symphonic Fairy Tale For Children"
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DescriptionPeter and the Wolf Op. 67, a "symphonic fairy tale for children", was written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, as a means of introducing children to the instruments of the orchestra. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactTypically, prior to a performance of Peter and the Wolf, the instruments are shown to the children in the audience, so that they may become familiar. They learn not only the themes presented in the work but learn to distinguish the sounds of each the instruments...
