Utah SymphonyPeter and the Wolf

Utah Symphony Presents
Peter and the Wolf

DATES and TIMES:
March 16, 2024 | 11:00 AM

VENUE:
Maurice Abravanel Hall
123 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:
Matthew Straw, conductor
Latoya Cameron, narrator
Claire Taylor, artist
Kevin Lu, artist
Utah Symphony

For nearly nine decades, kids have discovered the symphony orchestra through Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf—the tale of a young boy who captures a menacing wolf with the help of his animal friends! As the charming story is narrated, the music vividly illustrates the adventure with different instruments representing each character—from the chirping bird played by the flute, to the grumbling grandfather depicted by the bassoon, to Peter’s own heroic melody singing out in the strings.

And in a delightful twist, audiences will get to hear from the duck’s perspective following Peter’s success in besting the wolf. It’s not easy being stuck inside a big, scary wolf for that long! Created by author Ruthie Prillaman and composer Andrew Maxfield, What About the Duck? is a captivating (and brand-new) sequel that tells … the rest of the story!

Follow along with the stories through the music AND through accompanying illustrations projected above the orchestra! The artwork, commissioned by the Utah Symphony, was created by Claire Taylor and Kevin Lu specifically for this concert.

Try your hand at the flute, violin, and more at our Instrument Petting Zoo held in the lobby before the performance.

All Family Series performances are roughly 60 minutes–perfect for excited and wiggly bodies under 10!

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://utahsymphony.org/plan-your-visit/abravanel-hall-accessibility/.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: This family-friendly performance is open to audience members of all ages. Lap children three and younger are free but must have a ticket which can be picked up at the ticket office.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at utahsymphony.org.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.