Peter and the Wolf, op. 67

Prokofiev wrote Peter and the Wolf in 1936 as a musical tale introducing young listeners to the principal instruments of the symphony orchestra. Each character is brought to life through a distinctive instrumental voice, allowing the story to become a first lesson in orchestral colour without losing its theatrical charm. The work’s enduring appeal lies in that perfect balance: it teaches by telling a story, and it opens the sound world of the orchestra through imagination rather than explanation.