Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf is part of Bonnie Ward Simon & Stephen Simon's award-winning series of recordings, combining classic stories with great symphony orchestra music.
Peter and the Wolf begins with an introduction of the characters and the instruments which represent them. Next, the story is narrated along side the symphony orchestra. The listener then learns about the composer, Sergei Prokofiev, and more about the music being played. My favorite part of the CD is then listening to the instrumental version, without the narration. We enjoyed trying to pick out the characters on our own.
The CD also comes with a booklet full of fun activities relating to the story, music, composer, instruments, and more.
My Thoughts: I absolutely love this CD! It is so nice to be able to listen to the story and music as a family. We have both learned a few new things about the composer and the instruments. I now have my eye on The Story of Swan Lake for a birthday present!! ;o)
Thoughts of a 7-Year Old: I really like it. I love the music and my favorite character is Peter and it is really fun to listen to!
Find Out More: You can purchase Peter and the Wolf, along with other CDs, at the Maestro Classics website. CDs sell for only $16.98 and right now you can purchase 3 for $45.00 with the coupon code MAESTRO45. These are great for ages 5 and up.
My Crewmates are also reviewing Maestro Classics: Peter and the Wolf, so you can check out what they think HERE.
Disclosure: This product was given to Our Homeschool Reviews for free for review purposes, and I do not have to return the product to the vendor. I have received no compensation from it and all opinions and experiences within this review are my own.
