Peter and the Wolf: A Special Report from NPR

Peter and the Wolf: Special Report (Artist), National Public Radio (Artist), Prokofiev (Artist), Virginia Symphony (Artist), JoAnn Falletta (Artist), Virginia Chamber Players (Artist), Virginia Arts Festival (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Npr National Public
• ASIN: B00005LCTT
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #228,244 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Prokofiev: Peter And The Wolf: A Special Report

2. Britten: The Young Person's Guide To Orchestra

3. Saint-Saens: Carnival Of The Animals

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for kids and adult NPR listeners, November 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Peter and the Wolf: A Special Report from NPR (Audio CD)

What a fun version of Peter and the Wolf! My 5 yo daughter loves it for the story and the music, and my husband and I love it for those reasons as well as the humor of having the story presented by our favorite NPR anchors, and commentators. The first time my husband heard it I put it in the CD player in the car secretly and "turned on the radio". He quickly turned it up as he listened to the story, becoming very engrossed and confused by what was going on in the news. My daughter and I could not stop laughing. He eventually "Got it" and we shared several laughs throughout the piece. It makes a great gift for NPR fan.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for NPR fans, August 2, 2001

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"phofer" (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peter and the Wolf: A Special Report from NPR (Audio CD)

This delightful rendition of Peter and the Wolf stars your favorite reporters from Morning Edition and All Things Considered. It recounts the story of Peter and the Wolf as if it were a late-breaking report from the Balkans! The wonderful addition of the "Young Person's Guide..." and "Carnval..." makes this a treasure for parents introducing their children to serious music (and a secret pleasure for the parents themselves).

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun, February 18, 2002

By A Customer

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This review is from: Peter and the Wolf: A Special Report from NPR (Audio CD)

This CD is a great time. The Peter and the Wolf: A Special Report is the most entertaining and humorous version of the piece I have ever heard. The All Things Considered reporters file their news report with all the deadpan seriousness of the annual April Fools Day news.

The psychological analysis of Peter's Grandfather as a product of his generation is priceless. When they mention the interspecies fighting and the fact that the wolf is being isolated so the French Horn won't bother other animals, you know this is a special treat.

The other tracks on the CD are really aimed at children and they lack some of the sophistication of the Special Report. But they are great if you have young listeners who need some classical exposure.