SONA Beyond's Peter and the Wolf

Families are invited to experience this familiar tale and iconic music with narration in English and Spanish.

Hear the classical musical fairy tale for children, Peter & The Wolf, performed by a quintet of musicians from the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas which introduces listeners to the colorful instruments of the orchestra with a story that highlights vigilance, bravery, and resourcefulness.

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas presents a bilingual performance of the classic Children’s tale Peter & The Wolf set to the timeless music of Sergei Prokofiev (1936). This performance provides an opportunity for young people to experience this familiar tale and iconic music with narration in English and Spanish. The audience will be introduced to a variety of orchestral instruments which represent the characters in the story.

SoNA Beyond rethinks the boundaries of what a symphony can do to innovate the artform, include new voices, and immerse SoNA in the Northwest Arkansas community – to give audiences an expansive view of what classical music is and who it serves.

This performance is part of the SoNA Beyond series, which showcases the vast spectrum of possibilities for classical music to reach audiences in new and innovative ways. SoNA Beyond presents a variety of concerts, programs, and other creative arts experiences that go beyond the symphony’s annual mainstage season of concerts.

Peter and the Wolf – 25 minute program featuring 5 players and two narrators (1 English, 1 Spanish). Each character of this tale is represented by a corresponding instrument in the orchestra. Instruments include – Flute, Violin, Clarinet, Cello, and the French Horn.

Event begins at 5:30 PM. Doors open 5:00 PM. Seating is General Admisssion. Balcony accessible by stairs only.

APT recommends audiences ages 5 and older. All seats are ticketed.