Abounding in the qualities Prokofiev considered the principal elements of his art (classicism, innovation, rhythmic vitality, lyricism, and sardonic humor), this collection features the dramatic and romantic Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 1; Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 14, a masterpiece in four movements; Sonata No. 3 in A minor, Op. 28, a brilliant 7-minute score; and Sonata No. 4 in C minor, Op. 29, a complex, exhilarating three-movement work considered vintage Prokofiev.

New collection displays prolific composer's lyrical charm with wide range of favorites: Four Etudes, Op. 2; Four Pieces, Op. 3; Four Pieces, Op. 4; Toccata, Op. 11; Ten Pieces, Op. 12; "Sarcasms," Op. 17; "Visions Fugitives," Op. 22; "Tales of the Old Grandmother," Op. 31; Four Pieces, Op. 32; Gavotte (from Classical Symphony); and March (from Love for Three Oranges).

Woody Allen's parody of Russian literature follows the adventures of the cowardly scholar Boris Dimitrovich Grushenko (Allen) after he is press-ganged into the Russian army during the Napoleonic Wars. Inadvertently becoming a hero, Boris returns home to marry his true love Sonia (Diane Keaton) and then embarks on an attempt to assassinate Napoleon, spoofing Tolstoy, Eisenstein and Ingmar Bergman along the way.

Peter knows he shouldn't go out of the house alone: his grandfather has told him of the dangers. But children are curious, and don't always do what they are told. Along with his friends the duck, the bird and the cat, Peter ventures out into the snow and encounters a terrifying wolf. He'll need all of his courage and brains to make it back in one piece. With haunting illustrations and an explanation of its musical origins, this story will captivate its readers. TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening. This pack provides 6 copies of the same title.

Disney's eighth animated feature is a musical extravaganza made up of ten short films. Included are 'Peter and the Wolf', 'Casey at the Bat', 'The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met' and 'Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet'.

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Favorites of piano teachers, these short pieces show lyricism and harmonic surprise for which Prokofiev's larger works are known. Intermediate to Late Intermediate Level.

Royal Opera House production of Kenneth MacMillan's interpretation of the Prokofiev ballet based on Shakespeare's tragic tale of doomed love. Barry Wordsworth conducts the Royal Opera House Orchestra; Lauren Cuthberson and Federico Bonelli dance the title roles.

Royal Opera House production of Kenneth MacMillan's interpretation of the Prokofiev ballet based on Shakespeare's tragic tale of doomed love. Barry Wordsworth conducts the Royal Opera House Orchestra; Lauren Cuthberson and Federico Bonelli dance the title roles.

Completed in 1917, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 has long been a favorite of audiences and a requisite work in the repertoire of every serious violin student. This Dover performance edition of the meditative, lyrical score contains a piano reduction and separate violin part.
Suitable for advanced-intermediate and advanced violinists and students, this piece was characterized by the composer as a "softening of temper" from the tone of his early works--despite the fact that it was completed amid the tumult of the October Revolution. The concerto premiered the following year at the Paris Opera and a few days later in the newly formed Soviet Union, where it was performed by a pair of teenagers: virtuoso violinist Nathan Milstein and the legendary Vladimir Horowitz, who played the orchestral part on the piano. Reprinted from an authoritative source, this inexpensive edition of Prokofiev's work will delight both performers and listeners.

Following Brilliance Audio's recent Grammy-nominated musical-audiobook for children, The Shoebird, starring the inimitable Jim Dale, another popular children's title is being released just in time for the holidays: Peter and the Wolf. This beloved fairy tale, with music by Sergei Prokofiev, tells of how the courageous Peter and his animal friends ? the bird, the duck, and the cat ? set out to capture a ravenous wolf. Generations of children have been charmed by this enchanting work, and Brilliance Audio is proud to introduce its own version with multi-Grammy Award-winner Jim Dale as narrator. To delight the millions of Jim's fans, his reading of Peter and the Wolf will include unforgettable vocal characterizations of the various animals, young Peter, and Peter's grumpy old grandfather. The music of Peter and the Wolf, including some of the best-known classical melodies, is superbly performed by the award-winning Seattle Symphony, led by music director Gerard Schwarz. Children and their parents will enjoy listening to this unique musical story as every character is portrayed by a different instrument from the orchestra and the story is woven together by the lively narration by Jim Dale. It's a perfect holiday gift and a must-have for all Jim dale fans

These twenty short pieces are packed with unique and inventive harmonies and melodies that set Prokofiev apart as a distinct voice in twentieth century piano literature. The late intermediate to advanced pieces are a perfect link between the opus 65 vignettes and the more challenging sonatas. Dossin's recording provides an excellent guide in phrasing and interpretation.

Valery Gergiev conducts the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra in this performance of Prokofiev's five-act opera.

Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev perform Prokofiev's ballet live at London's Royal Opera House in 1966.

The Mariinsky Ballet give a live performance of Prokofiev's work based on Shakespeare's play. Vladimir Shklyarov and Diana Vishneva dance the lead roles with Valery Gergiev conducting the Mariinsky Orchestra.

Live performance from classical pianist James Rhodes, recorded at London's Arts Theatre. The concert features works by, among others, Rachmaninov, Liszt, Prokofiev, Gluck and Chopin.

Live performance of Prokofiev's 'Piano Concerto no. 3 in C major, op. 26' by pianist Lang Lang and the Berliner Philharmoniker orchestra.

Anna Tsygankova and Matthew Golding take the lead roles in this production of Sergei Prokofiev's ballet, recorded live at the Het Muziektheater, Amsterdam, in 2012. Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's interpretation follows more closely the Brother's Grimm version of the story than that of the 1697 Charles Perrault fairy tale.

A collection showcasing the dancers and productions staged over the years at The Royal Ballet. Highlights include extracts from Coppélia, Giselle, La fille mal gardée, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Sylvia, The Firebird, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty and Divertissements. Principal dancers featured include Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Lauren Cuthbertson and Marianela Nuñez.

Claudio Abbado conducts the Lucerne Festival Orchestra and pianist Yuja Wang in this performance of Mahler's 1st Symphony and Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No.3, recorded in Lucerne in 2009.