It's nice to find products that are both fun and educational. I was sent a copy of Peter and the Wolf by Maestro Classics to review, and we feel it is a good find!! 
The CD has 7 tracks.
1. Introduction
2. Peter and the Wolf
3. About the Composer--Prokofiev
4. A Russian Peter
5. About the Music
6. Peter and the Wolf (Instrumental version)
7. Invitation to Grandfather's Party
8. Kalinka (Dance Along--Trio Voronezh)
We enjoyed Peter and the Wolf. It's different than anything my kids have been exposed to, but it was good to hear a sample of a symphony orchestra. It was beneficial for my kids to realize that music can set a mood or tone in a story. They didn't always understand it, but enjoyed the music nonetheless.
There were many extras on the CD. The introduction was very helpful to set the stage. It talked about the characters, and the instruments that would represent them, among other things. The other extras were fun and interesting, and I was glad they were on the CD.
There was a booklet included in with the CD, and it had puzzles and information about the composers and instruments. That was so nicely done.
The only thing I didn't like was it being said in the extra material that it wasn't right for Peter to disobey, but if he didn't they wouldn't have caught the wolf. Other than that, it was very enjoyable. I can see that it would be good for homeschool families to listen to in the car or in productive free time.
You will definitely want to check out the website: http://maestroclassics.com and see all that it offers.
The CD sells for $16.98, or CD's for $45. The other titles available are The Story of Swan Lake, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, and Juanita the Spanish Lobster.
Read what other reviewers said about this product at http://homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolcrew/783654 to see more and decide if you think it would be something your family would enjoy.
***Disclaimer: I received this CD free of charge in exchange for my review of it. I received no other compensation.***
Hi Cara,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful review of our Peter and the Wolf CD this winter. I just wanted to let you know that since you reveiwed our CD we've made a Facebook page so that our fans can participate in monthly giveaways (June was Peter and the Wolf, as a matter of fact) and get coupons. We'd love to invite you and your readers to join our page and thanks again for the lovely review!
Ruth
Social Media Coordinator
Maestro Classics