Leonard Bernstein brings children’s classics to life through his own narration and outstanding
performances from the New York Philharmonic. A great way to engage children in music, this is a
perfect choice for grades K-2 (5- to 7-year-olds).
CD includes:
Prokofiev: Peter & The Wolf
Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals
Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Bernstein Century
Orchestra: New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
Composer: Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens, Benjamin Britten
Format: Audio CD
Release Date: March 31, 1998
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Sony Classical
Run Time: 75 minutes
Track Listing
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
1 Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125
2 I. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
3 II. Hens and Cockerels
4 III. Wild Asses
5 IV. Tortoises
6 V. The Elephant
7 VI. Kangaroos
8 VII. Aquarium
9 VIII. People with Long Ears
10 IX. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods
11 X. Aviary
12 XI. Pianists
13 XII. Fossils
14 XIII. The Swan
15 XIV. Finale
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
16 Theme A: Allegro maestoso e largamente
17 Theme B: —
18 Theme C: —
19 Theme D: —
20 Theme E: —
21 Theme F: Presto
22 Variation A [The Flutes]
23 Variation B [The Oboes]
24 Variation C [The Clarinets]
25 Variation D [The Bassoons]
26 Variation E [The Violins]
27 Variation F [The Violas] -
28 Variation G [The Cellos]
29 Variation H [The Double Basses]
30 Variation I [The Harp]
31 Variation J [The Horns]
32 Variation K [The Trumpets]
33 Variation L [The Trombones and Bass Tuba]
34 Variation M [Percussions]
35 Fugue: Allegro molto
