Peter and the Wolf, Sergei Prokofiev
Peter and the Wolf, Sergei Prokofiev
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Peter and the Wolf

Author: Sergei Prokofiev

Narrator: Jim Dale

Unabridged: 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 10/01/2011

Categories: Children's Fiction


Synopsis

Following Brilliance Audio’s recent Grammy-nominated musical-audiobook for children, The Shoebird, starring the inimitable Jim Dale, another popular children’s title is being released just in time for the holidays: Peter and the Wolf. 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. Generations of children have been charmed by this enchanting work, and Brilliance Audio is proud to introduce its own version with multi-Grammy Award-winner Jim Dale as narrator. To delight the millions of Jim’s fans, his reading of Peter and the Wolf will include unforgettable vocal characterizations of the various animals, young Peter, and Peter’s grumpy old grandfather. The music of Peter and the Wolf, including some of the best-known classical melodies, is superbly performed by the award-winning Seattle Symphony, led by music director Gerard Schwarz. Children and their parents will enjoy listening to this unique musical story as every character is portrayed by a different instrument from the orchestra and the story is woven together by the lively narration by Jim Dale. It’s a perfect holiday gift and a must-have for all Jim dale fans!

Reviews

Goodreads review by C. (Comment, never msg). on July 08, 2021

Considering it important that we sample classical music, my brothers & I were small when our Mom bought us the record “Peter And The Wolf”. I found the wolf theme music scary. Music amplifies emotions. Orchestral bursts of music representing story characters was naturally well suited and ingenius. N......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on January 15, 2018

Jim Dale does a fine job as narrator of Prokofiev's delightful musical story.......more

Goodreads review by Helena on November 09, 2021

A musical fairytale, 25 minutes long, narrated by Sophia Loren. It was a lovely little listen and Sophia Loren narrated the story well.......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on July 25, 2018

The pop-up scenes in this book blew me away. It will always be a treasured book for me.......more

Goodreads review by Naja on March 29, 2022

Great musical orchestration and an interesting short story!......more