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David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf is a classical music album containing English musician David Bowie's narration of Sergei Prokofiev's 1936 composition Peter and the Wolf. Produced by Jay David Saks, the music is performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Eugene Ormandy. Bowie recorded his narration in December 1977 at RCA Studio B in New York City after completing his promotional appearances for his album "Heroes" (1977). The LP also contained a recording of Benjamin Britten‘s The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra on the B-side. It reached number 136 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The recording has received positive reviews from critics and Bowie's biographers, with Bowie's appearance garnering praise. It has since been reissued with different artworks. Upon the completion of his promotional appearances for his 12th studio album "Heroes" in November 1977.For the Full detailed playlist see comment
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Peter And The Wolf: Introduction
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Peter And The Wolf: The Story Begins
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Peter And The Wolf: The Bird
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Peter And The Wolf: The Duck, Dialogue With The Bird, Attack Of The Cat
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Peter And The Wolf: Grandfather
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Peter And The Wolf: The Wolf
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Peter And The Wolf: The Duck Is Caught
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Peter And The Wolf: The Wolf Stalks The Bird And The Cat
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Peter And The Wolf: Peter Prepares To Catch The Wolf
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Peter And The Wolf: The Bird Diverts The Wolf
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Peter And The Wolf: Peter Catches The Wolf
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Peter And The Wolf: The Hunters Arrive
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Peter And The Wolf: The Procession To the Zoo
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Full Orchestra
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Woodwinds
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Brass
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Strings
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Percussion
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Theme: Full Orchestra
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation I: Flute, Piccolo (Presto)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation II: Oboes (Lento)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation Iii: Clarinets (Moderato)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation IV: Bassoons (Allegro alla marcia)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation V: Violins (Brilliante alla pollaca)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation VI: Violas (Meno mosso)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation Vii: Cellos
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation Viii: Double Basses (Cominciando Lento, Ma Poco Accel.)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation IX: Harp (Maestoso)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation X: French Horns (L' istesso tempo)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation XI: Trumpets (Vivace)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation Xii: Trombones & Tuba (Allegro Pomposo)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Variation Xiii: Percussion (Moderato)
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Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Fugue: Full Orchestra
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The Nutcracker Suite: Overture
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The Nutcracker Suite: March
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The Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
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The Nutcracker Suite: Russian Dance
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The Nutcracker Suite: Arabian Dance
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The Nutcracker Suite: Chinese Dance
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The Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Mirlitons
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The Nutcracker Suite: Waltz Of The Flowers