Peter and the Wolf
Sergei Prokofiev, started life as a child prodigy. Before he was ten years old, he composed his first opera. Considered by many to the greatest classical music composers of the 20th century, his works include the music scores to the ballets Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and countless symphonies, orchestral suites, operas and even a few marches.
One composition and story he wrote was a piece for children to enjoy, with a very rememberable melody, the story of Peter and the Wolf.
Peter, living on his grandfather’s farm, accidentally leaves the garden gate open which allows Sonia the duck to leave the yard. Eventually a big, bad wolf appears and swallows the duck. Peter devises a plan to trap the wolf with the help of a bird and cat, and ultimately saves the duck, still quacking in the wolf’s stomach. But the story changes when the townspeople come to kill the trapped wolf and Peter again must now devise a plan to save the wolf.
For many adults, especially men, the story and music score is a cherished childhood memory.
Check out this video of Walt Disney reenacting his 1938 meeting with Sergei Prokofiev playing his original compositions.
Classika Theater presents their family-friendly version of Peter and the Wolf, in a production for a kids ages 4 and up, blending music and acting with a wonderful children’s story.
Peter and the Wolf
Classika Theatre
4041 Campbell Avenue (formerly S. 28th St.)
Arlington, VA (map it)
703-824-6200
Dates and Times - Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 p.m., through Nov. 4th, 2007
Tickets - $12.00 and are available online.
Nearest Metro Subway Station - Pentagon City - Blue and Yellow line, then a 2 mile walk
Parking - Free parking is available.
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