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This recording of Sergei Prokofiev’s popular Peter and the Wolf - captured live in a performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel at the iconic Hollywood Bowl - highlights the Russian composer’s enormous gift for colorful storytelling. This magical and dramatic account of the classic tale - brilliantly narrated by Oscar®-, Emmy®-, and two-time Tony®-winning actress and producer Viola Davis - marked a joyous return to live music after lengthy lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Without fuss or exaggeration,” wrote the Los Angeles Times, “the celebrated actress was on mark with a clever subtle edge … For Dudamel, every instrument, not just the flute/bird, clarinet/cat, bassoon/grandfather, became a living being.” Recorded live at the Hollywood Bowl on July 15, 2021. Release date: May 22, 2026 (pre-order)