"Peter and the Wolf"   is an adaptation of the traditional Russian folktale set to music by Sergei Prokofiev. While providing a charming introduction to the world of music and musical instruments, this enchanting tale is all about the adventure of growing up. Danger becomes reality and creative innovation becomes essential as young Peter meets the challenge of survival in the outside world.
 

The Story begins on the last day of Peter's visit with his grandfather, a rather cranky old man who lives in a cozy cottage in the country. Peter loves to visit grandfather each summer as the cottage is surrounded by a lazy meadow, filled with wondrous animals and insects that become his friends.

But a dark and somewhat dangerous forest borders the meadow. Peter is warned by his grandfather time and again to " stay inside the garden gate of the cottage", and " not to play in the meadow as it is near the forest, because what if a wolf should come?"  Then what would he do? Peter is not afraid and cannot resist the temptation of romping with the birds and ducks, the cat, the raccoons, the butterflies and the frogs. So, whenever he can slip away unnoticed, off he goes into the meadow.

Of course, the wolf does come, and after he swallows Peter's friend, Clara the Duck (whole), Peter is determined to capture the Wolf.     He gathers all his resources, quickly develops a strategy and saves the day (and the Duck). The hunters who appear on the scene after the capture are amazed at Peter's bravery and cleverness. His grandfather, still cranky, is nonetheless proud and impressed. There is a great celebration and then a grand procession as the wolf is taken to the Zoo, led by Peter himself.

This captivating tale, enriched by glorious music and visual effects will win the hearts of all who view it, while offering a special moment in time for school and family audiences to share.

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