Enjoy the classic tale in its chamber music version and up-close to the musicians!
Saturday, August 26, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Auditorium Lobby
Approximate length of this performance is 35 minutes.
This program will present the classic story of "Peter and The Wolf," which is an adaptation of a traditional Russian folk tale set to music by the composer Sergei Proko?ev. Admission is free.
Music Carolina will perform the music with a live narrator telling the story. The group performing the music is called a woodwind quintet and has five instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon. In addition, there is a percussionist.
Each character in the story has a particular instrument and a musical theme:
~Bird – Flute
~Duck – Oboe & English Horn
~Cat – Clarinet
~Grandfather – Bassoon
~Wolf – French Horn
~Hunters – The hunters' theme is introduced by the entire group.
~Peter – The theme for Peter is performed by all the players in the woodwind quintet.
Seating for Peter and the Wolf is first come-first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted.