Peter and the Wolf (Russian: «Петя и волк»; Russian pronunciation: [ˈpʲetʲə i volk]), Op. 67, a 'symphonic fairy tale for children', is a musical composition written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936. The narrator tells a children's story, while the orchestra illustrates it. It is Prokofiev's most frequently performed work, and one of the most frequently performed works in the entire classical repertoire. It has been recorded many times.
| Librettist | Prokofiev, Sergei |
| Date of composition | 1936 in Russia, Moscow |
| Premiered | 1936, May 2nd in Russia, Moscow by Sergei Prokofiev |
| Catalogue | Op. 67 |
| Approx. duration | 25 minutes |
| Instruments |
Strings
- Peter
Clarinet - Cat Oboe - Duck Flute - Bird French horn - Wolf Bassoon - Grandfather Chamber orchestra Narrator, Recitant, Speaker |
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Sergueï Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 Sergej Sergeevič Prokof'ev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 Sergei Sergejewitsch Prokofjew: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 |