Saint-Saëns: Karneval der Tiere & Prokofiev: Peter und der Wolf

Featuring

Barbara Schöneberger
Johannes Zurl
Philipp Marguerre
Raphaela Gromes
Ferhan Önder
Ferzan Önder

Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
Camille Saint-Saëns
Sergei Prokofiev

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Album & Artwork

This album features two classical music classics: 'Peter and the Wolf' by Sergei Prokofiev and 'Carnival of the Animals' by Camille Saint-Saëns.

Recording & Production

The Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, conducted by Johannes Zurl, performed both pieces on this album.

Recording & Production

Barbara Schöneberger joins a list of notable figures who have narrated 'Peter and the Wolf' or 'Carnival of the Animals', including Sir Peter Ustinov, David Bowie, and Romy Schneider.

Compositional Technique

In 'Peter and the Wolf', Sergei Prokofiev assigned a specific instrument to each character, such as the flute for the bird and the oboe for the duck, which helps children learn about instruments.

Composition History

Camille Saint-Saëns' 'Carnival of the Animals' originated from humorous improvisations and parodies he used while teaching at the 'École Niedermeyer' in Paris.

Performer Biography

Barbara Schöneberger, the narrator on this album, grew up with classical music as her father was a solo clarinetist at the Bavarian State Opera for nearly four decades.