THE COMPOSER BEHIND THE BELOVED “PETER AND THE WOLF” – SERGEI PROKOFIEV – IS FEATURED THIS MONTH ON CLASSICS FOR KIDS! 
 Sergei Prokofiev began composing music at the age of 5! He really enjoyed telling a story with his music, as you can tell from his most famous work, “Peter and the Wolf.” Prokofiev was so talented that he also wrote ballets, operas, and music for films.
The February programs about Prokofiev are: - About Sergei Prokofiev
- Musical Sleigh Rides
- How Suite It Is
- The Story of Lt. Kije
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Does your child seem forever attached to his/her iPod or Mp3 player? Then infuse it with some great music! Download the Classics for Kids™ radio show in podcast form right to their player, and give them a blast of Bach or a touch of Tchaikovsky. Podcast information is available here.
 There’s a movie of his life, he celebrated his birthday on January 27, and he is considered one of the truly exceptional musical geniuses to ever play the piano or write a composition. He is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and his story is one for the ages.
Join us in March for these programs about Mozart: - About Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Mozart’s Operas
- Janissary Music
- What is Rondo?
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Prokofiev's Troika comes from music he wrote for the movie “Lt. Kije.” Check out other Classics for Kids programs about classical music and the movies by clicking here.
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Music can tell a story. Naomi Lewin tells the story of Peter and the Wolf and introduces you to the musical characters as created by Sergei Prokofiev. Teachers - check out lesson plans for Grade 1-3 based on Peter and the Wolf, courtesy of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
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"The musical experience needs three human beings at least. It requires a composer, a performer, and a listener; and unless these three take part together there is no musical experience."
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