This enchanting musical tale follows Peter, a young boy who sets out into the deep forest to catch a wolf. Peter, his grandfather and their animal friends are brought to life by their own instrument, and students will hear the ingenious ways that Prokofiev tells this story through the unique sounds of orchestral instruments.

Peter’s bird-friend flits with the flute while his companion duck waddles along to the oboe. Lively strings hum with Peter’s cheerful energy while horns hint at the shadowy wolf at his heel. Then there’s Grandpa on the bassoon, kettle-drum hunters and even a slinking clarinet cat.

And in the spirit of Prokofiev’s classic, playful story there will be some colourful characters onstage, too! Actor and educator Tim Hansen will do everything he can to ensure the concert goes off without a hitch, despite the best efforts of some disruptive musicians.

Led by our Conductor in Residence Benjamin Northey, this interactive presentation of Peter and the Wolf will introduce your child to the wondrous sounds of a symphony orchestra – the perfect beginning for any child to a magical journey with music.

This concert is recommended for children ages 5 and up.

Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0–23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 year/s of age or older must hold a valid ticket.

Please note, Jessica Gethin was previously scheduled to conduct these performances. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is grateful to Benjamin Northey for leading these performances.

Program

PROKOFIEV Peter & the Wolf

Artists

BENJAMIN NORTHEY conductor
TIM HANSEN presenter

Running Time

Approximately 50 minutes