Genre: Speaker & Orchestra
Duration: 35 minutes (approximate)
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Introduction
The Story Begins
The Bird
The Duck
Dialogue with the Bird
Attack of the Cat
Grandfather
The Wolf
The Duck is Caught
The Wolf Stalks the Bird and the Cat
Peter Prepares to Catch the Wolf
The Bird Diverts the Wolf
Peter Catches the Wolf
The Hunters Arrive
The Procession to the Zoo
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Composed: |
1936
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Premiere:
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02-May-1936, Nezlobin Theater, Moscow. Conducted by Sergei Prokofiev.
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Text:
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Text by Sergei Prokofiev.
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Vocal Roles: narrator.
Orchestration: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, 3 horns, trumpet, trombone, timpani, 2 percussionists (cymbals, triangle, castanets, bass drum, snare drum, tambourine), and strings.
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Saint-Saëns: Carnival
Artist(s): John Gielgud (narrator)
Conductor: Richard Stamp
Orchestra/Ensemble: Academy of London
Catalog Num: Virgin Classics 61137
Not really true Prokofiev at work here, but this highly-popular work sure makes a very useful introduction to instruments of the orchestra and to what more one can expect from this prolific enfant terrible. At mid-price on the Virgin Ultraviolet series, the Richard Stamp version must lead the field. Beautifully cultured playing that never forgets to have fun, and Sir John Gielgud puts his years of theatrical experience to expert use, to make this amongst the most charming and entertaining Peters ever made. This is coupled with Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, and given clear, brilliant digital sound.
[Lionel Choi]
( This review also appears at The Prokofiev Collected Works website. )
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Britten / Previn, Royal PO
Artist(s): André Previn (Narrator)
Conductor: André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Telarc 80126
Previn takes on two roles in his digital Telarc account: narrator and conductor. Previn's style of narration is pleasantly easy-going, and he directs the orchestra with even more care to characterization than Stamp on Virgin. Usual audiophile quality recording that one would get from any Telarc release. (This is also coupled with the Carnival.)
Another version worth considering is Abbado's on DG with versatile British pop superstar Sting narrating. Sting tells the story with simple boy-next-door charm, which would suit younger listeners. If one wants a female voice, Hermione Gingold (also on DG) is unforgettable, and Karl Böhm is a sympathetic and characterful conductor.
[Lionel Choi]
( This review also appears at The Prokofiev Collected Works website. )
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Prokofiev, Saint-Saens / Peter and the Wolf / Plasson
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens
Artist(s): Lambert Wilson (narrator)
Conductor: Michel Plasson
Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse
Catalog Num: EMI Classics 754465
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Bernstein Century - Children's Classics / New York PO
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns, et al.
Artist(s): Leonard Bernstein (narrator)
Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble: New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Sony Classical 60175
Release Date: March 31, 1998
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Classics for Children - Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns, et al
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns, et al.
Artist(s): Sir Ralph Richardson, et al.
Conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent, et al.
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra, et al.
Catalog Num: London/Decca 458595
Release Date: October 12, 1999
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David Bowie narrates Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, et al.
Artist(s): David Bowie
Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
Orchestra/Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra
Catalog Num: BMG/RCA Victor 60878
Release Date: February 11, 1992
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Jack Lemmon tells the tale of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Leopold Mozart
Artist(s): Jack Lemmon
Conductor: Pavel Urbanek
Orchestra/Ensemble: Prague Festival Orchestra
Catalog Num: Laserlight 15386
Release Date: September 13, 1991
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Koussevitzky Conducts Prokofiev
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Richard Hale (Narrator)
Conductor: Serge Koussevitzky
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Catalog Num: Pearl 9487
Release Date: August 27, 1992
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Peter and the Wolf / Dame Edna Everage
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Francis Poulenc, et al.
Artist(s): Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries) (narrator)
Conductor: John Lanchbery
Orchestra/Ensemble: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Catalog Num: Naxos 8.554170
Release Date: November 26, 1997
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Peter and the Wolf: A Special Report
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Benjamin Britten, Camille Saint-Seans
Conductor: JoAnn Falletta
Orchestra/Ensemble: Virginia Symphony
Catalog Num: NPR Classics CD 0015
Release Date: May 1, 2001
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Prokofieff's Peter and the Wolf, Boris Karloff narrator
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Boris Karloff (narrator)
Conductor: CarloRossi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Catalog Num: Vanguard Classics SRV 174 SD
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Prokofieff: Peter und der Wolf / Saint-Saens, Der Karneval der Tiere / Böhm
Composer(s): Camille Saint-Saens, Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Aloys Kontarsky (narrator)
Conductor: Karl Böhm
Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic
Catalog Num: Deutsche Grammophon 415350
Release Date: December 20, 1985
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Prokofiev - Greatest Hits
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Yefim Bronfman (piano), Giora Feidman (clarinet), et al.
Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas, Richard Kapp, Leonard Bernstein, et al.
Orchestra/Ensemble: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Virtuosi, et al.
Catalog Num: Sony Classical 69249
Release Date: November 14, 1995
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Prokofiev's Music for Children - Peter and the Wolf, etc
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Oleg Prokofiev (narrator), Gabriel Prokofiev (narrator), Penelope Walmsley-Clark (mezzo-soprano)
Conductor: Ronald Corp
Orchestra/Ensemble: New London Orchestra,
Catalog Num: Hyperion 66499
Release Date: 9/1/91
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Prokofiev, Saint-Saens / Peter and the Wolf / Mehta
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens
Artist(s): Jacques Higelin (narrator)
Conductor: Zubin Mehta
Orchestra/Ensemble: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: EMI Classics 747139
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Prokofiev, Saint-Saens: Peter and the Wolf / Le carnaval des animaux / Ancerl
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns
Artist(s): Eric Shilling (narrator)
Conductor: Karel Ancerl
Orchestra/Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Supraphon SUA ST 50865
Release Date: 1970
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Prokofiev: Favourite Orchestral Suites / Marriner, Haitink
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Alec McCowen (narrator)
Conductor: Sir Neville Marriner, Edo De Waart, André Previn, Bernard Haitink
Orchestra/Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Catalog Num: Philips 442 278-2
Release Date: August 16, 1994
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Prokofiev: Pedro y el Lobo / Iñaki Gabilondo
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Iñaki Gabilondo (narrator)
Conductor: Andrey Chistiakov
Orchestra/Ensemble: Russian Season Orchestra
Catalog Num: Harmonia Mundi 987012
Release Date: July 8, 1997
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Prokofiev: Peter & the Wolf, Cinderella Suite / Neeme Järvi
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Lina Prokofieva (narrator)
Conductor: Neeme Jarvi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Catalog Num: Chandos 8511
Release Date: February 28, 1988
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Prokofiev: Peter & the Wolf, etc / Stokowski, Keeshan, et al
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Frédéric Chopin, et al.
Artist(s): Bob Keeshan (narrator)
Conductor: Leopold Stokowski
Orchestra/Ensemble: Stadium Symphony Orchestra New York, Houston Symphony Orchestra
Catalog Num: Everest 9048
Release Date: September 16, 1997
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Prokofiev: Peter & the Wolf; Britten / Lorin Maazel
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Benjamin Britten
Artist(s): Alec Clunes (narrator)
Conductor: Lorin Maazel
Orchestra/Ensemble: ORTF National Orchestra
Catalog Num: Deutsche Grammophon 15921
Release Date: May 22, 1990
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Prokofiev: Peter & the Wolf; Britten, Saint-Saëns / Ormandy
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Benjamin Britten, et al.
Artist(s): Cyril Ritchard (narrator), et al.
Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
Orchestra/Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra
Catalog Num: Sony Classical 62638
Release Date: September 24, 1996
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Prokofiev: Peter & the Wolf; Saint-Saëns / Bernstein
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns
Artist(s): Leonard Bernstein (narrator)
Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
Orchestra/Ensemble: New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Sony Classical 37765
Release Date: January 1, 1987
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Ancerl, Hoger
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Karel Hoger (narrator)
Conductor: Karel Ancerl
Orchestra/Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Supraphon 0 29 9860
Release Date: 1961
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Bowie / Ormandy
Composer(s): Benjamin Britten, Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens
Artist(s): David Bowie (narrator), Martin Hoherman (cello), Leo Litwin (piano), Samuel Lipman (piano)
Conductor: Eugene Ormandy, Arthur Fiedler
Orchestra/Ensemble: Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra
Catalog Num: RCA 62563
Release Date: May 10, 1994
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Dom DeLuise
Composer(s): Prokofiev, Kubik/Dr. Seuss, Peter Schickele
Artist(s): Dom DeLuise (narrator), et al.
Conductor: Dino Anagnost
Orchestra/Ensemble: The Little Orchestra Society
Catalog Num: MusicMasters 67067
Release Date: 1991
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Dudley Moore / John Williams
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Artist(s): Dudley Moore (narrator)
Conductor: John Williams
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Pops Orchestra
Catalog Num: Philips 412 554-2
Release Date: 1985
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Kent Nagano, Patrick Stewart
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Claude Debussy
Artist(s): Patrick Stewart (narrator)
Conductor: Kent Nagano
Orchestra/Ensemble: Lyon Opera Orchestra
Catalog Num: Atlantic/Erato 97418
Release Date: November 15, 1994
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf / Ondrej Lenard, CSR Symphony
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns, et al.
Artist(s): Jeremy Nicholas (narrator)
Conductor: Ondrej Lenard
Orchestra/Ensemble: Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Catalog Num: Naxos 8.550499
Release Date: October 27, 1992
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Classical Symphony / English String Orchestra
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Christopher Lee (narrator), Hu Kun (violin)
Conductor: Sir Yehudi Menuhin
Orchestra/Ensemble: English String Orchestra
Catalog Num: Conifer Classics CLASS 7027
Release Date: 1991
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, etc / Dorati
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Benjamin Britten
Artist(s): Sean Connery (narrator)
Conductor: Antal Dorati
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: London/Decca 44104
Release Date: May 14, 1996
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, etc / Hart, Ozawa, Boston SO
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Benjamin Britten, et al.
Artist(s): Melissa Joan Hart (narrator)
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa
Orchestra/Ensemble: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra members
Catalog Num: Sony Classical 64079
Release Date: August 9, 1994
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, etc / Sting, Abbado
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Sting (narrator), Stefan Vladar (clarinet)
Conductor: Claudio Abbado
Orchestra/Ensemble: Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Catalog Num: Deutsche Grammophon 29396
Release Date: May 7, 1991
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Britten / Previn, Royal PO
Composer(s): Benjamin Britten, Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): André Previn (Narrator)
Conductor: André Previn
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Telarc 80126
Release Date: January 1, 1987
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Saint-Saëns: Carnival
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns
Artist(s): John Gielgud (narrator)
Conductor: Richard Stamp
Orchestra/Ensemble: Academy of London
Catalog Num: Virgin Classics 61137
Release Date: February 14, 1995
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Saint-Saens: Carnival
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns
Conductor: Stanislav Gorkovenko
Orchestra/Ensemble: Russian Radio/TV Orchestra of St. Petersburg
Catalog Num: Sony Classical 57234
Release Date: February 8, 1994
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Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Britten, Saint-Saëns / Lenard
Composer(s): Benjamin Britten, Sergei Prokofiev, et al.
Conductor: Ondrej Lenard
Orchestra/Ensemble: Czecho-Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Naxos 8.550335
Release Date: October 29, 1992
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Prokofiev: Sneaky Pete and the Wolf, etc / Levi, Atlanta SO
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns
Artist(s): Peter Schickele (narrator)
Conductor: Yoel Levi
Orchestra/Ensemble: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Catalog Num: Telarc 80350
Release Date: September 28, 1993
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Prokofiev:Peter and the Wolf / Saint-Saens / Britten Lenny Henry (narrator) / Nash Ensemble / RLPO / Libor Pesek
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Seans, Benjamin Britten
Artist(s): Lenny Henry (narrator)
Conductor: Jacques Pési
Orchestra/Ensemble: Nouvel Ensemble Instrumental du Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris
Catalog Num: Virgin Classics 5617822
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Prokofjev, Britten, Saint-Seans: Karneval Zvirat
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns, Benjamin Britten
Artist(s): Karel Hoger (narrator), et al.
Conductor: Karel Ancerl, et al.
Orchestra/Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, et al.
Catalog Num: Supraphon SU3445-2
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Prokofiev, Saint-Saens, et al
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): John Gielgud (narrator)
Conductor: Andrea Licata
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Platinum Entertainment 2845
Release Date: 11/1/98
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Serge Prokofiev 50th Anniversary Edition: Volume 3 - Stage Works & Film Scores
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Patrick Stewart (narrator), Marius Müller-Westernhagen (narrator), Jacques Martin (narrator), Miguel Bosé (narrator), Carolyn Watkinson (mezzo-soprano)
Conductor: Armin Jordan, Kent Nagano, Kurt Masur, Lawrence Foster, Alain Lombard, Igor Markevich, Klaus Tennstedt
Orchestra/Ensemble: Suisse Romande Orchestra, Lyon Opera Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Latvia Choir, Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Warner Classics 0927 49636-2
Release Date: February 14, 2003
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Serge Prokofiev 50th Anniversary Edition: Volume 3 - Stage Works & Film Scores
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Patrick Stewart (narrator), Marius Müller-Westernhagen (narrator), Jacques Martin (narrator), Miguel Bosé (narrator), Carolyn Watkinson (mezzo-soprano)
Conductor: Armin Jordan, Kent Nagano, Kurt Masur, Lawrence Foster, Alain Lombard, Igor Markevich, Klaus Tennstedt
Orchestra/Ensemble: Suisse Romande Orchestra, Lyon Opera Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Latvia Choir, Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Warner Classics 0927 49636-2
Release Date: February 14, 2003
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Serge Prokofiev 50th Anniversary Edition: Volume 3 - Stage Works & Film Scores
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Patrick Stewart (narrator), Marius Müller-Westernhagen (narrator), Jacques Martin (narrator), Miguel Bosé (narrator), Carolyn Watkinson (mezzo-soprano)
Conductor: Armin Jordan, Kent Nagano, Kurt Masur, Lawrence Foster, Alain Lombard, Igor Markevich, Klaus Tennstedt
Orchestra/Ensemble: Suisse Romande Orchestra, Lyon Opera Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Latvia Choir, Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Warner Classics 0927 49636-2
Release Date: February 14, 2003
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Serge Prokofiev 50th Anniversary Edition: Volume 3 - Stage Works & Film Scores
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Patrick Stewart (narrator), Marius Müller-Westernhagen (narrator), Jacques Martin (narrator), Miguel Bosé (narrator), Carolyn Watkinson (mezzo-soprano)
Conductor: Armin Jordan, Kent Nagano, Kurt Masur, Lawrence Foster, Alain Lombard, Igor Markevich, Klaus Tennstedt
Orchestra/Ensemble: Suisse Romande Orchestra, Lyon Opera Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Latvia Choir, Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Catalog Num: Warner Classics 0927 49636-2
Release Date: February 14, 2003
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Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale / Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf
Composer(s): Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): José Ferrer (narrator)
Conductor: Sir Eugene Goosens
Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Catalog Num: MCA Classics MCAD2-9820B
Release Date: 1991
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Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale / Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf
Composer(s): Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): José Ferrer (narrator)
Conductor: Sir Eugene Goosens
Orchestra/Ensemble: Vienna State Opera Orchestra
Catalog Num: MCA Classics MCAD2-9820B
Release Date: 1991
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Prokofiev, Saint-Saens / Peter and the Wolf, etc. / Markevich
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saëns
Artist(s): Claude Piéplu (narrator)
Conductor: Igor Markevich
Orchestra/Ensemble: Orchestre de Paris
Catalog Num: EMI Classics 763157
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Prokofiev - 50th Anniversary Sampler
Composer(s): Sergei Prokofiev
Artist(s): Lina Prokofiev (narrator), Horracio Gutierrez (piano), Lydia Mordkovitch (violin), Boris Berman (piano), Carole Farley (mezzo), Linda Finnie (contralto), etc.
Conductor: Neeme Jarvi, Richard Hickox
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra
Catalog Num: Chandos CHAN 0022
Release Date: March 25, 2003
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Violin Encores / Markov
Composer(s): Khachaturian, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, Schubert, et al.
Artist(s): Alexander Markov (violin), Dmitri Cogan (piano)
Catalog Num: Atlantic/Erato 98481
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