Peter and the Wolf / Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

by Sergei Prokofiev / Benjamin Britten

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Featuring David Bowie serving as the narrator for Prokofiev's beloved children's composition, the recording pairs his engaging storytelling with the Philadelphia Orchestra led by Eugene Ormandy. The unique crossover project successfully introduced classical instrumentation to a new generation of rock enthusiasts.

Genres

  • Neoclassicism
  • Fairy Tale
  • Romanticism
  • Spoken Word

Tracklist

  1. Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: Introduction
  2. Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: The Story
  3. Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
  4. Gloriana Suite, Op. 53a: III. Courtly Dances