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| |  | DVD-CD-VIDEO | Home » » Prokofiev: Peter And The Wolf / Saint-Saëns: Carnival Of The Animals | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Leonard Bernstein takes us on a musical journey to two of the beloved classics; "Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev,"
and "Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Seans." | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| October 25, 1990 | | Studio:
| Sony | | Composer:
| Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens | | Conductor:
| Leonard Bernstein | | Orchestra:
| New York Philharmonic Orchestra | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67 | | 2. | The Carnival Of The Animals: I L'Introduction et Marche royale du Lion | | 3. | The Carnival Of The Animals: II Poules et coqs, III Hemiones | | 4. | The Carnival Of The Animals: IV Tortues | | 5. | The Carnival Of The Animals: V L'Elephant | | 6. | The Carnival Of The Animals: VI Kangourous | | 7. | The Carnival Of The Animals: VII Aquarium | | 8. | The Carnival Of The Animals: VIII Personnages a longues oreilles, IX Le Coucou au fond des bois | | 9. | The Carnival Of The Animals: X Volieres | | 10. | The Carnival Of The Animals: XI Pianistes | | 11. | The Carnival Of The Animals: XII Fossiles | | 12. | The Carnival Of The Animals: XIII Le Cygne | | 13. | The Carnival Of The Animals: XIV Finale | |
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30 of 32 found the following review helpful:
This Album is Filled with Ups and Downs...Dec 28, 2004
By Shota Hanai
In this CD our host Leonard Bernstein (called Lenny by many) pretty takes us on a musical journey to two of the beloved classic suited for children (and adults alike); "Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev", and "Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Seans".
Upside - "Peter and the Wolf". This performance of every child's musical storybook is a definite thumbs-up. Lenny's narration, pretty straightforward but never dull, is an absolute delight, and the fact that he actually quizzes on different characters on different instrumetns is quite handy too. Lenny and the New York Phil sums up a a top-notch performance, only matched by a charming performance done by Sting and Claudio Abbado.
Downside - "The Carnival of the Animals", for several reasons (and it's not because of referring "people with long ears" (donkeys of course) as "jack-asses", certainly literal in meaning at the time unlike how we use that term today...).
1) The orchestra - it's apparently not a bad performance, but its unbelievably reckless fast tempo and the lack of musically make the orchestra sounds as if it wants to get the session done with (Levi's version is much more refined and enjoyable).
2) Surrounding noises - a doorslam during "The Swan", and a cough during the finale, just to name a few.
3) Solo for "The Swan" - It's quite acknowledging of the fact that Lenny actually lets talented teenagers/young adults do the solo, but why did he let a double-bass solo play this piece? It's a nice performance alright, but we all expected for a CELLO!!!
Buy this CD only for "Peter and the Wolf"; Levi's version (with poems instead of actual lectures) would do for the "Carnival".
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Peter and the Wolf a worthwhile purchaseSep 18, 2002
By constant reader
"julie"
My 3 1/2-year-old loves listening to Peter and the Wolf, and has taken to humming the melody for Peter. Bernstein gives a little quiz at the beginning, and right away my son caught on. However, I find Bernstein's tone to be a bit pompous. There are other good recordings out their, including Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, w/ , I think, Richard Harris narrating. The Carnival of the Animals held no interest for my son--perhaps a bit old for him.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
A Big Hit with My 2 1/2 Year OldJul 02, 2001
Both my daughter and I love this version of Peter and the Wolf, which is greatly enhanced by Leonard Bernstein's commentary. She loves hearing about all the different instruments in addition to listening to the story. It has saved many a long car trip for us. The carnival of the animals is a little over her head, but I enjoy listening to Mr. Bernstein's witty comments.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Classical Music for Children... and Adults!Jun 05, 2002
By S. Reeve
I loved this recording when I had the album growing up. Bernstein's commentary is easy for children to follow, but he doesn't talk down to them. Carnival of the Animals is also fun music for children -- I'd chose this over Raffi any day!
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Marvellous music-making, explicit explanations.Jul 25, 2000
By Robert Macedo-Alves
In this CD, Leonard Bernstein conducts some well-known and loved music (composed for children, they say, but I really love this recording, and I am 23!) by Prokofiev and Saint-Saenz. He is also the narrator of the story, and his explicit commentaries on the "Carnival of the Animals" are concise and adequate. The marvellous intonation of the NYP is well noted in this recording. Excellent!
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