Product Details

• Actors: Sting
• Format: Classical, Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC
• Language: Unknown (DTS 5.1), Unknown (PCM Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: Cantonese, Spanish, French, German
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
• DVD Release Date: November 13, 2007
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000JJSRNE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,289 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #18 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music > Marches
  • #45 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Symphonies > Modern & 20th Century
  • #53 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Forms & Genres > Symphonies
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Editorial Reviews

A delightful DVD of Prokofiev's universally beloved and popular "musical tale," brought to life by human actors in a fairytale world inhabited by Muppet-like characters. Pop star Sting (The Police) lends his voice to a Sting puppet for the witty, enlightening commentary that guides the viewer through this charming suite. Also included is the Italian version with commentary by Academy® Award-winner Roberto Benigni, (Life is Beautiful) acted out by a Benigni puppet.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Rendition!, November 1, 2007

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msu2ba (Bay City, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peter and the Wolf: A Prokofiev Fantasy (DVD)

This version of PATW features the Spitting Image puppets from England. There are both subtle and broad visuals to go with the fine musical performance. This version and Dudley Moore's reading of the story are my two favorites. I highly recommend both!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music lover's review, April 14, 2008

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B. A. Burwell (Harleysville, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peter and the Wolf: A Prokofiev Fantasy (DVD)

Peter and the Wolf has a special place in our family history. All of us felt that this particular version exceeded our expectations. The music was fabulous, the story has some special twists that were very funny, and the puppets could not have been better. There were special moments that musicians would especially appreciate, too. I couldn't possibly give it less than five stars.

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Weird, March 18, 2008

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Rachel J. Hiscock "Miss June" (Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peter and the Wolf: A Prokofiev Fantasy (DVD)

After seeing the beginning of this DVD, I knew that it wouldn't work for my music students. The ugly, caricatured faces of the people would scare little children. Once the story actually begins, it might work for middle grades, except that the duck is portrayed as a drunk. Some adults or teenagers might find the reenactment comical and interesting. Some middle grades kids might like it, while others would just think it was weird. The "triumphant procession" at the end is portrayed as a circus. After Peter and the Wolf, there is an epilogue featuring Overture on Hebrew Themes, in which the grandfather imagines his relatives and they are seen playing instruments and dancing. Last is 'The Classical Symphony' (subtitled "Peter's Discovery"), which has more ugly caricatures. It turns into a food fight! After that, the relatives are dancing with the white wigged guys from the classical symphony.