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Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf

May 23 @ 2:45 pm

May 23, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Richardson Theatre, Alexander Hall

 

Tickets for this unique event are still available for the Princeton alumni community.  Click here for tickets. Beginning at 2:30PM, you may also join a day-of wait line on the north side of Richardson Auditorium.

As part of the Princeton Class of 1970’s 55th Reunion celebration, the Class of 1970 proudly sponsors a special performance of Peter and the Wolf, Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical folktale. Since its premiere in 1936, this timeless story of an adventurous boy and his animal friends has introduced generations of children to classical music and orchestral instruments.

The American Classical Orchestra (ACO), through its award-winning education program Classical Music for Kids (CMK), brings this enchanting tale to life in a unique chamber arrangement by ACO Artistic Director and Conductor Thomas Crawford. Unlike traditional full-orchestra renditions, this performance features eight instrumentalists—violin, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, kettle drums, and piano—each representing a character in the story.

Mr. Crawford will narrate the tale, accompanied by acclaimed mime Catherine Gasta, who will bring the story to life through expressive movement. Miss Gasta will also lead the audience in interactive mime exercises, making for an engaging and immersive experience.

Following the 30-minute performance, children and adults can participate in a Q&A session with the artists, explore the workings of their instruments, and discover the art of mime as acting tool.

Sponsored by the Class of 1970

Details

Date:
May 23
Time:
2:45 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Alexander Hall, Richardson Auditorium
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08540 United States + Google Map
Phone
(609) 258 - 3000

Organizer

Class of 1970
The views expressed during Reunions are those of the individual presenters only. With respect to Princeton’s free expression values, members of the Princeton University community and visitors have broad freedom to express themselves in a manner consistent with the University’s policies. At the same time, University policies prohibit conduct that, among other things, disrupts University operations and activities. To be clear, any individuals who disrupt a Princeton event are in violation of University policy, subject to disciplinary action, and will be asked to leave the premises immediately. If they do not leave immediately, they will be considered a Defiant Trespasser under New Jersey criminal law and subject to arrest.