Peter And The Wolf: A Prokofiev Fantasy (1993)
Seen on DVD 29th Sept 2008
STING!!!
it's narrated by STING!!!!
STORY: 4/7
Peter is playing outside and he sees a bird, a duck and a cat. All of these animals (including peter) have their own musical themes. Peters grandfather comes out and takes peter back inside. A big wolf comes along and eats the duck. Peter and the bird form a plan to catch the wolf so that a group of hunters can take him away.
ACTING: 2/7
The only real acting in this is by Peter and the Grandfather. All of the other characters are puppets, or musicians playing their instruments. Peter is absolutely pitiful.
You could include the dancers into this, which would raise the score, because they are so much fun to watch.
* Peter and the Wolf *
SCORE / SOUND: 6.5/7
This is the only reason you would ever buy this DVD, other than to see a puppet of Sting. Everyone in the world would recognise Prokofiev's music here, especially Peter's theme.
This piece of music is just so much fun, and it's educational at the same time. Children can learn about the different types of instruments as they see the story unfold.
OVERALL: 5/7
Interesting Facts -
- also includes other pieces by Prokofiev
This is the only reason you would ever buy this DVD, other than to see a puppet of Sting. Everyone in the world would recognise Prokofiev's music here, especially Peter's theme.
This piece of music is just so much fun, and it's educational at the same time. Children can learn about the different types of instruments as they see the story unfold.
OVERALL: 5/7
Interesting Facts -
- also includes other pieces by Prokofiev
