Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf; Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals; Bizet: Jeux D'Enfants

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All Music Guide - Blair Sanderson
This presentation of Sergey Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf," Camille Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals," and Georges Bizet's "Jeux d'enfants" is part of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's extensive audiophile series, recorded in 1996 with 32-bit digital sound processing and high definition technology, yet issued as a budget line. Featuring John Gielgud as the distinguished narrator of "Peter and the Wolf," and conducted by Andrea Licata, this is a superb rendition that children will enjoy for its liveliness and drama and adults will appreciate for its excellent musical quality. "Carnival of the Animals" rivals "Peter" in popularity, and though it has no spoken ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Blair Sanderson
This presentation of Sergey Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf," Camille Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals," and Georges Bizet's "Jeux d'enfants" is part of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's extensive audiophile series, recorded in 1996 with 32-bit digital sound processing and high definition technology, yet issued as a budget line. Featuring John Gielgud as the distinguished narrator of "Peter and the Wolf," and conducted by Andrea Licata, this is a superb rendition that children will enjoy for its liveliness and drama and adults will appreciate for its excellent musical quality. "Carnival of the Animals" rivals "Peter" in popularity, and though it has no spoken storyline to hold the listener's attention, its vivid zoological depictions have long been favorites with audiences young and old, and Licata's performance with pianists Vivian Troon and Roderick Elms is as flashy and colorful as any could wish. Bizet's "Petite Suite" of five orchestrated pieces from the longer piano collection "Jeux d'enfants" may be a little less familiar to listeners, though not by much, for its charming vignettes have kept it popular for years, even though it is usually programmed on all-Bizet albums and less frequently on children's albums. With vivid playing and exceptional reproduction, this CD deserves high marks for its likability, accessibility, and affordability.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/13/2009
  • Label: Royal Phil Masterwrk
  • UPC: 723721442255
  • Catalog Number: 28450
  • Sales rank: 66,065

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1–9 Peter and the Wolf, children's tale for narrator & orchestra, Op. 67 - Sergey Prokofiev & John Gielgud (27:49)
    Composed bySergey Prokofiev
    Conducted byAndrea Licata
    Performed byJohn Gielgud, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrea Licata
    1. 1Introduction
    2. 2Introduction to the Instruments and Characters. The bird is represented by the flute
    3. 3Introduction to the Instruments and Characters. The duck by the oboe
    4. 4Introduction to the Instruments and Characters. The scheming cat by the clarinet
    5. 5Introduction to the Instruments and Characters. The bassoon plays Peter's wise old Grandfather
    6. 6Introduction to the Instruments and Characters. The wolf is represented by the three horns
    7. 7Introduction to the Instruments and Characters. Peter by the string section of the orchestra
    8. 8Introduction to the Instruments and Characters. And the hunters with their guns by the timpani and
    9. 9The Tale of Peter and the Wolf
  2. 10–23 Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble - Camille Saint-Saëns & Roderick Elms (22:41)
    Composed byCamille Saint-Saëns
    Conducted byAndrea Licata
    Performed byRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrea Licata
    1. 10No. 1. Introduction ahd Royal March of the Lion
    2. 11No. 2. Hens and Cocks
    3. 12No. 3. Hemiones
    4. 13No. 4. Tortoises
    5. 14No. 5. The Elephant
    6. 15No. 6. Kangaroos
    7. 16No. 7. Aquarium
    8. 17No. 8. Personages with Long Ears
    9. 18No. 9. The Cuckoo in the Woods
    10. 19No. 10. Aviary
    11. 20No. 11. Pianists
    12. 21No. 12. Fossils
    13. 22No. 13. The Swan
    14. 23No. 14. Finale
  3. 24–28 Petite Suite, pieces (5) for orchestra (orchestration of Jeux d'enfants Nos. 6, 3, 2, 11, 12) - Georges Bizet & Alan Peters (12:14)
    Composed byGeorges Bizet
    Conducted byAndrea Licata
    Performed byRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrea Licata
    1. 24Marche
    2. 25Berceuse
    3. 26Impromptu
    4. 27Duo
    5. 28Galop
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    Posted February 15, 2012

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    This CD is for children at least "Peter & The Wolf" is. I bought this one at Barnes & Noble thinking it was "ordinary" Classical CD like for adults. Now I am stuck with it and cannot return it. BEWARE!

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