Peter A/T Wolf And Others

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Composer : Sergey Prokofiev
Conductor : Claudio Abbado
Performer : Chamber Orchestra Europe
Performer : Stefan Vladar

Product Details

Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0028942939622
Label : Deutsche Grammophon
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 2008-03-17
Running Time : 50minutes
UPC : 028942939622

ASIN : B000001GCF

Track Listings for

Disc-1
1. March In B Flat, op.99: March In B Flat, op.99 - Allegro
2. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'Let Me Tell You A Story'
3. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'Early One Morning Peter Opened The Gate...' Andantino
4. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'On A Branch Of A Big Tree Sat A Little Bird, Peter's Friend.' Allegro - Andantino, come prima
5. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'Just Then A Duck Came Waddling Round.' L'istesso tempo
6. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'Suddenly Something Caught Petter's Attention: He Noticed A Cat...' Moderato - Allegro, ma non troppo - Moderato
7. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'Grandfather Came Out.' Poco Piu andante - Andantino, Come Prima - Andante -Andante
8. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'No Sooner Had Peter Gone, Than A Big Grey Wolf Came Out Of The Forest...' Andante molto - Nervoso - Allegro - Meno mosso - Andante - Allegretto - Moderato
9. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'Peter, In The Meantime, Stood Behind The Closed Gate...' Andantino, come prima - Vivo - Andante molto - Vivo - Andante
10. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'Meanwhile, Peter Made A Lasso With His Rope, Carefully Letting It Down...' Poco meno mosso - Moderato (Meno mosso)
11. Peter And The Wolf Op. 67 A Musical Tale For Children: 'Just Then...Out Of The Woods Came The Hunters.'
12. Overture On Hebrew Themes Op.34b: Un Poco Allegro
13. Classical Symphony Op. 25: 1. Allegro
14. Classical Symphony Op. 25: 2. Larghetto
15. Classical Symphony Op. 25: 3. Gavotta: Non troppo allegro
16. Classical Symphony Op. 25: 4. Finale: Molto Vivace

Customer Reviews

The classical Symphony, an exercise in speed (2002-08-10)

Prokofiev in this symphony does not try to innovate with his times but to bring classical formulas up to his times. But he uses his music to create a devilish rhythm that never stops. He uses the strings to lead the way of an everlasting hunt or chase that is so rapid and so dynamic that we are made dizzy by this infernal race. So we let ourselves go into the movement and we just enjoy the trip. We probably can say there is no inner and hidden meaning in all this running, and yet this is in perfect phase with our everspeeding world. We always go faster and run after dreams or goals that are never realized or reached. We maybe can see a slight ironical comment on our willful and powerful world that forces us into overworking, overspeeding, overliving. We kind of sigh with relief when it is all over. Could we turn off our world that takes us so fast on such accelarating and greasy rails ? A beautiful music for a trip into speedoland.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU

Great fun for kids (2001-02-16)

This rendition of Peter and the Wolf is lots of fun. Sting uses different voices for each character, but I only wish we heard more from the duck (his best). As a Police fan of old, I get a kick out of hearing Sting's very proper British accent. The music is likewise wonderful, and my children enjoy chasing each other around the house playing and singing the different animals. The only complaint I have is that the range of dynamics is too broad. If you play it loud enough to hear the narration, the bird (flute), and cat (clarinet) clearly, then the wolf (horn section) is too loud for comfort. When I listen in the car, I have to keep my hand near the volume dial. Still, the overall quality of this recording is excellent, and I highly recommend it.

Forget the kid stuff and Sting (2000-08-07)

This album is excellent for many reasons, but the main one is Abbado's outstanding interpretation of Prokofiev's 1st symphony.

(maves@msn.com) "A Family Favorite, from a Dad who knows..." (2000-06-27)

Picture this: It's family vacation time. You're in the car, 500 miles to go, kids are screaming "Are we there yet?", and you aren't lucky enough to own a car TV/VCR. You want to keep them occupied, but listening to "Barney Sing-alongs" one more time will make you go postal.

THIS IS THE CURE!

Sergei Prokofiev composed this piece to introduce young people to the symphony. Though Disney did animate the piece several decades ago, it still works best as an audio-only experience -- one that forces the child to be quiet, and listen closely so that the story can unfold within the boundless realms of their rich imaginations.

If you know the story, each of the characters are portrayed by instruments of the orchestra (Bird=flute, cat=clarinet, duck=oboe). Sting enhances and brings fresh perspective to this tale, adding vocal characterizations that make it more than just a narrative -- it is more of a one-man dramatic reading with Sting playing all the parts. (Sting actually rehearsed for the part by playing many versions of previous recordings, and noting how his own chidren reacted). The music serves as score/soundtrack to this dramatic reading, making it a wonderful listening experience to share with children.

My own daughter (age four) likes to act out many of the scenes herself as she listens, and often runs for protection into the safety of my arms when the wolf appears.

Buy this, and years from now when you and your children have grown older, like Chistmas Eve's, and Thanksgiving Dinner's, you will each recall with much joy, the quality time you spent together experiencing this timeless classic.

Sting not only for children (2000-06-18)

Sting, the former singer of one of Rocks most successsful groups The Police, joined the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under Claudio Abbado to narrate this long-time children's classic. Being a former elementary teacher and father of four, Sting is able to tell the story in a gripping and convincing way. This is a great CD, not only for children, but also for their Sting-loving parents. P.S.: In 1985 Sting also recorded the song Russians, which is based on another Prokofiev melody from Lieutenant Kije.

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