When Peter strolls out from his grandfather’s cottage in the woods, he meets a bird, a duck, a cat and, of course, the wolf.
It’s “Peter and the Wolf,” Sergei Prokofiev’s splendid and classic children’s tale set to the sounds of a symphony orchestra. It’s the centerpiece of “Music for the Imagination,” a special concert of the Everett Philharmonic at 3 p.m. Sunday at Everett Civic Auditorium.
“Peter and the Wolf” is a timeless piece, first played in 1936, and is a perfect way to introduce young audiences to the complexities and joys of orchestral music.
Each character is represented by a different instrument and is introduced by an easy-to-recognize musical theme.
The strings are Peter; the flute is the bird; the oboe, the duck. Peter’s grandfather is represented by the rich sounds of the bassoon and the powerful French horns play the foreboding notes that introduce the wolf.
At Sunday’s concert, Jannie Meisberger will narrate the story.
Also on the program is the “Light Cavalry Overture” by Franz von Suppe; “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Paul Dukas; and “B.B. Wolf” by Jon Deak featuring bassist Anna Jensen.
“Music for the Imagination” will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby, Everett.
Tickets are $20 each and $40 for a family of four. Add an additional ticket for $10.
Purchase tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or call 206-270-9729. Tickets will be available at the door.
Jackson Holtz: 425-339-3447; jholtz@heraldnet.com.
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