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Peter and the Wolf is Prokofiev's most frequently performed work, as well as one of the most frequently performed works in the entire classical repertoire. Children of all ages will enjoy this wonderful performance!

Violin 1

Mary Beth Woodruff, Concertmaster

Emily Lanzone

Sara Bashore

Talia Honikman

Junia Work

Sally Dalke

Violin 2

Marie Hebert, Principal

Lynne Garrett

Eva Werner

Patricia Bromberger

Ingrid Kovacs

Valarie Koos

Viola

David Hennessee, Principal

Carson Rick

Mark Kovacs

Dorothy Rose

Cello

Hilary Clark, Principal

Min Lee

Nan Hamilton

Aidan Woodruff

Bass

Ken Hustad, Principal

Ed Harris

Flute

Carol Houchens

Oboe

Jessica Hoffman

Clarinet

Caroline Tobin

Bassoon

John Dilworth

Horn

Jennifer Galvan, Principal

Allen Smithson

Greg Magie

Trumpet

David Johns

Trombone

Bruce Wagner

Tympani

John Beck

Percussion

John Astaire

Kitty Balay through cooperation with Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Narrator

Audio Recording by Barbara Hirsch, Opus 1 Mobile Recording

Video by Zach Mendez

THANKS to our generous granting agencies for sponsoring this video, including:

Altrusa Club of the Central Coast

California Retired Teachers Association

Roy & Ida Eagle Foundation

Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach

Santa Barbara Arts Making Impact

Smith Family Foundation

Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation

Thanks to the following for donating their time/talents to help produce this video:

Artwork Coordinator: Diane Borad-Mirken, Friend and former SMPS Board Member

Artwork: Courtesy of students at Ontiveros Elementary (Gayle V., principal)

and Ballard Elementary, Solvang

Catering: The Moxie Cafe

Music in this video

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Song

Peter und der Wolf, Op. 67: Kaum war Peter fort, da kam aus dem Wald...

Artist

Michael Heltau

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SME (on behalf of Sony Classical)

Song

Peter and the wolf, Op.67 (Narration In Dutch)

Artist

Leonie Jansen, Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams

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UMG (on behalf of Decca Music Group Ltd.); Wise Music Group, and 3 Music Rights Societies

Song

Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: VII. In the Meantime

Artist

Dame Edna Everage, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, John Lanchbery

Album

PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf / BRITTEN: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Children's Classics)

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Naxos Digital Services US, Inc (on behalf of Naxos); Abramus Digital, LatinAutorPerf, and 2 Music Rights SocietiesSHOW LESS