Russian Soviet composer, pianist and conductor
Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev
was born on 27 April 1798,
in Sontsovka, Russia
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Oannes is preparing a tribute on the birthday of this very favorite composer of mine, but I wanted to share the first work of his I ever heard [over and over to the point of melting the vinyl!] as a child.
In the version I heard it too, as there have been many narrators… Bowie included.
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The “symphonic fairy tale for children”,
he wrote, in 1936.
Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67
Narrator: Peter Ustinov
Philharmonia Orchestra • cond. Herbert Von Karajan
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Fairy tales about wolves over the years have given them a bad name. Even as a child -however fond I was of this musical piece- I thought they were treated unjustly, so I would be remiss if I didn’t put a good word for these majestic beings. Wolves play a vital role in maintaining a balance in the ecosystem.
Take a look at The Wolf Conservation Center* to understand more about wolves and their significance in our environment and the human role in protecting their future.
*Founded by Hélène Grimaud in 1999, the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit environmental education organization working to protect and preserve wolves in North America through science-based education, advocacy, and participation in the federal recovery and release programs for two critically endangered wolf species – the Mexican gray wolf and red wolf. The WCC’s three ‘ambassador wolves‘ reside on exhibit where they help teach the public about wolves and their vital role in the environment. Through wolves, the WCC teaches the broader message of conservation, ecological balance, and personal responsibility for improved human stewardship of our World.
https://nywolf.org/save-the-wolves/
https://www.facebook.com/nywolforg/
https://www.facebook.com/nywolforg
…I do hope Prokofiev will forgive my wolf intrusion! 😉
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Be Safe 🏡
Categories: ANIMAL RIGHTS, Animals, Birthdays, Conservation Awareness, MUSIC, Tributes
Marina Kanavaki 
Such a lovely post, Marina. I’ve always loved this amazingly descriptive composition. Wolves are such beautiful animals and your last photo shows a softer side. Hugs to you. Stay safe and happy. 😘🤗
They really are beautiful animals. So glad you enjoyed this, Sylvia. You too stay safe and have a wonderful weekend! xoxoxoxoxo
Loved the video.. Wolves have always been part of my totem animal connection… We could all learn well from their pack mentality and Wolves play a huge role in our eco system…
Many thanks for highlighting them….. They have been given such bad press, for all the wrong reasons…
Love and Hugs my dear Marina…. Again it all comes down to misinformation and mans greed…. and Ignorance… ❤
Very very well said, Sue… greed and ignorance and we could truly learn from them!
Thank you, my sweet friend.
Love and hugs! ❤🤗❤
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Great music and great animals!
That lovely last picture shows their whimsical side. Give wolves a chance!
Love the way you paced and pieced this together. 4 Paws up!
Oh, now 4 Paws up is the greatest reward!
So glad you enjoyed this. Eventhough I’ve always enjoyed the music, the story about the wolf made me sad, so… 😉
Hera sends lots of tail wags to the company! 🙂
I do love wolves from a distance.
That’s how we should admire them… from a distance! 😉 xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Oh, now I want cake 🧁🤗❤️😊
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Now that’s cake!! 🌷🌷♥️
Isn’t it?!!!! I got to lower my sweet consumption though, that quarantine has made me a tad(+) heavier!!!! 😱😱😱
I know right? My husband is always “ ate you going to bake cookies”? Our diet is not good since the pandemic. 🍦🥧🥮🍕🍟🍔❤️🌹😊🌷
🍨🍫🍰🥧🍦🍮🍭🍬🍪🍩🍧!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes!!!!!must bake cookies today. Lol! 🍪🍪🥛🥛
I can smell them from here!!!!!! 🙄😋🙄😋
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Prokofiev is great, from P & the W to Alexander Nevsky, or perhaps piano concerts or Romeo and Juliet or… OK, he was always great 🙂
We’ve got you ‘covered’… I think! 😉
Yes, he was… always! 🙂 🙂
Actually, I think you two did cover them all. I don’t think it was the “Battle on Ice” music from A. N. (unless I missed it), but all still great 🙂
I was joking…. hard to ‘cover’ such a composer but at least I’m glad some was there! 😉 Hard to pick, isn’t it?! 😉
I knew you were joking, but I think between the two of you you at least touched every single one I mentioned! It is hard to pick.
…very very much so!!!!!! Speaking about myself, I’d been listening for 3 days trying to pick and then finding the ‘right’ performance! 😉 Also when you start such a procedure you find yourself swept away and instead of listening to a specific part you wanted, you end up listening to the whole symphony/work, and before you know it, day has turned night!!!!! 😱
I can imagine.
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Who could ever forget this beautiful composition. Thank you for linking us and your background story Marina! ❤
Ah, so glad you enjoyed it, Holly!!!
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Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
Thank you for the reblog, Eliza! 🙂 xo
Wow, that’s beautiful.
Ah, thank you! 🙂