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Sergei Prokofiev

Sergey Prokofiev (1891-1953) returned to his native Russia in 1933, having established himself as one of the leading 20th century composer-pianists. His works include the ballet Romeo and Juliet and the music for Eisenstein's film Alexander Nevsky, and he remains one of the most performed and popular composers world-wide.

Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
Written by Sergei Prokofiev
Retold by Janet Schulman
Illustrated by Peter Malone
Hardcover

THERE IS NO better way to introduce children to classical music than with Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale of the little boy (played by all the strings of the orchestra) who, with the help of a bird (played by the flute), outsmarted the big, bad wolf (played by the French horns). And... Read More

Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf
Written by Sergei Prokofiev
Retold by Janet Schulman
Illustrated by Peter Malone
eBook

THERE IS NO better way to introduce children to classical music than with Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale of the little boy who, with the help of a bird, outsmarted the big, bad wolf. A new retelling by Janet Schulman follows the basic story, but with a kinder ending for both the big... Read More