My son was home today and he asked me to play this...
Prokofiev:
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67, narrated by Sting
Overture on Hebrew Themes, for orchestra, Op. 34b
Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical'
March in B flat major Op. 99 'Military March'
Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Here is what Gramophone says about this disc: "Abbado and the multi-talented Sting offer a lively and beautifully crafted account of Prokofiev's ever popular Peter and the Wolf. Any fears that the original freshness of Prokofiev's creation may be lost in favour of a less formal approach are soon dispelled – Sting is an effective and intelligent storyteller capable of capturing the imagination of adults and children alike, and there's never a feeling of contrivance or mere gimmickry."
The recorded sound is excellent and we both enjoyed it.