Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67: Introduction

This is the story of Peter and the Wolf

Each character in the tale is going to be represented by a

Different instrument of the orchestra

For instance, the bird will be played by the flute

Like this

Here's the duck, played by the oboe

The cat by the clarinet

The bassoon will represent Grandfather

The wolf by the French horns

And Peter by the strings

The blast of the hunters' shotguns played by the kettle drums

Are you sitting comfortably?

Then I shall begin