Audiobooks by Sergei Prokofiev

Peter and the Wolf: Prokofiev’s modern classic retold by Sir David Attenborough

"Prokofiev's timeless classic, brought to you by Sir David Attenborough and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Yan Pascal Tortelier. 'If a wolf should come out of the forest, then what would you do?' These are the words of Peter's grandfather from Prokofiev's much loved musical fairy tale, Peter and the Wolf, which here is wonderfully narrated by Sir David Attenborough. This story introduces children to the magic of an orchestra through the tale of a clever young boy who, with the help of some animal friends, outwits a very hungry wolf. Wolf stories are common in folk and fairy tales. Shepherd boys who cry wolf; children who foolishly trust wolves; wolves in sheep's clothing. Many of the earliest stories about boys and wolves are found in Aesop's fables, and it is likely that this was Prokofiev's source for the story. Prokofiev was excited to have been asked to compose this piece by Moscow Central Children's Theatre director Natalya Sats, finishing it in just a few short weeks ahead of its Moscow premiere in May 1936. 'We must start with something specific, something full of contrasts, something that makes a strong impression,' he told her. 'The most important thing is to find a common language with the children.' Prokofiev had a lifelong love of fairy stories, myths and folklore and threw himself into the fantasy world of Peter and the Wolf. It has been recorded over 400 times, with a variety of narrators, and has introduced millions of children to the wonders of classical music. First broadcast December 2000. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Performed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conducted by Yan Pascal Tortelier. Composed by Sergei Prokofiev. ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

David Attenborough, Sergei Prokofiev (Author), Bbc Philharmonic Orchestra, David Attenborough (Narrator)

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Peter and the Wolf

"Peter's grandfather admonishes Peter not to play in the forest as there may be wolves. Peter's friend the duck was in the forest when a wolf came and swallowed him. Peter climbs a tree and caught the wolf by the tail with a rope. While dangling from the tree the wolf coughs up the duck. Peter then asks the hunters to help him take the wolf to the zoo instead of shooting him."

Sergei Prokofiev (Author), The Peter Pan Players (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Pedro y el lobo

"Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) tuvo toda una vida de atracción por los cuentos infantiles. La más conocida de todas sus músicas inspiradas en la literatura infantil es Pedro y el Lobo. A Prokofiev se le pidió que la escribiera para introducir al público joven en el funcionamiento de una orquesta y sus instrumentos. Pedro y el Lobo muestra la magnífica habilidad del compositor para dar vida a una historia simple, dando a cada personaje un motivo reconocible y un color instrumental. La historia trata sobre el joven Peter que, junto con su amigo el pájaro, consigue atrapar a un lobo hambriento que ha llegado a su jardín, buscando comida y persiguiendo a todos los animales, incluido un pato que consigue tragar. Después de que el lobo ha sido atrapado con un lazo, los cazadores llegan, con la intención de dispararle. En su lugar, Pedro propone llevarlo al zoológico, y los cazadores, Pedro, su abuelo y los animales forman una procesión para entregar al lobo."

Sergei Prokofiev (Author), Antonio Banderas (Narrator)

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Peter and the Wolf

"Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) had a lifelong attraction to children's stories. By far the best known of all his music inspired by children's literature is Peter and the Wolf. Prokofiev was asked to write a piece that would introduce young audiences to the workings of an orchestra and its instruments. Peter and the Wolf showcases the composer's superb ability to bring a simple story to life, giving each character a recognizable motive and instrumental colour. The story is about the young boy Peter who, together with his friend the bird, manages to catch a hungry wolf who has come to his garden, looking for food and chasing all the animals, including a duck who he manages to swallow. After the wolf has been caught with a lasso, hunters arrive, intending to shoot him. Instead, Peter proposes to bring him to the zoo, and the hunters, Peter, his grandfather and the animals form a procession to deliver the wolf."

Sergei Prokofiev (Author), Sophia Loren (Narrator)

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Peter and the Wolf

"THERE IS NO better way to introduce children to classical music than with Prokofiev's musical fairy tale of the little boywho, with the help of a bird, outsmarted the big, bad wolf. A new retelling by Janet Schulman follows the basic story, but with a kinder ending for both the big, bad wolf and the argumentative duck. Peter Malone's paintings have the luminous quality of old Russian masters."

Sergei Prokofiev (Author), Jim Dale (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Pedrito Y El Lobo

Sergei Prokofiev (Author), Jose Ferrer (Narrator)

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