Peter and the Wolf By Sergei Prokofiev 1891

Peter and the Wolf By Sergei Prokofiev 1891 - 1953

Peter and the Wolf was written in just two weeks in April of 1936 for a children's theatre in Moscow. Prokofiev invented the story and wrote the narration himself. Read more about Prokofiev

The bird’s theme is played by the flute. Listen to the bird’s theme

The duck’s theme is played by the oboe. Listen to the duck’s theme

The cat’s theme is played by the clarinet. Listen to the cat’s theme

Grandfather’s theme is played by the bassoon. Listen to Grandfather’s theme

The wolf’s theme is played by three horns. Listen to the wolf’s theme

The hunters’ theme is played by the whole orchestra. The timpani and bass drum make the sound of the rifle shots. Listen to the hunters’ theme and the sound of the rifle shots.

Peter’s theme is played by the string family. Listen to Peter’s theme

The Instruments

The Characters

Typical layout of an orchestra Find out more about the families of instruments

Violin Find out more about the violin

Flute Find out more about the flute

Oboe Find out more about the oboe

Clarinet Find out more about the clarinet

Bassoon Find out more about the bassoon

Horn Find out more about the horn

Timpani, bass drum and other percussion Find out more about the timpani and bass drum