Peter and the wolf
CHF
About The Programme
A young boy who wants to play outside; a grandfather who wants to protect the boy; a duck who makes fun of a bird that can’t swim; a bird that makes fun of the duck because it can’t fly; a cat that wants to eat the bird, and a greedy wolf that unceremoniously wants to eat everything that crosses its path. These are the well-known ingredients of Sergei Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale “Peter and the wolf”.
This well-loved symphonic tale, first performed in Moscow in 1936, is a story of the teamwork of two friends, of the triumph of intellectual inspiration over physical strength, and ultimately also a story of the courage (or perhaps: the childish recklessness) involved when one decides for once to ignore the authority of one’s grandfather.
In musical terms, “Peter and the wolf” is highly attractive and charming. Individual orchestral instruments are introduced one by one, and lovingly crafted melodies are assigned to the protagonists of the story. The musical accompaniment is programmatic in nature – thus the flute chirps, the oboe quacks, a clarinet quietly slinks along and the horns announce an ominous, evil presence. Although almost 90 years have passed since it was written, this work remains a wonderful introduction to the world of classical music.
The story will be narrated by the legendary Andermatt skier Bernhard Russi, accompanied by the Swiss Orchestra conducted by Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer. The individual instruments will be introduced by means of brief solo presentations at the beginning of the concert.
Lineup
SWISS ORCHESTRA
LENA-LISA WÜSTENDÖRFER, conductor
BERNHARD RUSSI, narrator
programme
SERGEIPROKOFJEW (1891–1953)
“Peter and the wolf” op. 67A
symphony fairy tale for children (from 5 years old)
concert hall
Andermatt
How to get there
Details on how to get there can be found on the ANDERMATT MUSIC website.
barrier-free access
The Andermatt concert hall is barrier-free. Wheelchair tickets are available via email at info@andermattmusic.ch or at Andermatt Alpine Apartments at +41 41 888 78 00.
Seating on the balcony is recommended for people with reduced mobility. Chamber music concerts and New Folk Music concerts usually do not have grandstand seating: Here, all seats are accessible without steps.
The Andermatt concert hall has an inductive listening system.
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evening ticket office
The box office opens 1 hour before the start of the concert.
Doors open / late entry
Admission to the concert hall is 30 minutes before the start of the concert. Late admission is only possible during applause between plays and on the guidance of the hall staff.
Discount
Discounts are available for children, students and members of the Gotthard MemberClub. Details about the benefits can be found here.
Bernhard Russi was born in Andermatt. He is a former ski racer and was one of the top downhill athletes during his heyday in the 1970s. He won an Olympic gold medal and two world championships and was several times named Swiss Sportsman of the Year. In 1969, when he was largely unknown, he worked as a stuntman during the filming of the James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
After his career in skiing, Bernhard Russi was active as a commentator and race analyst for Swiss TV. He also worked in advertising and as a technical advisor to the International Ski Federation (FSI). He had originally trained as a structural draughtsman, and now helped to plan numerous new downhill slopes, from the Calgary Olympics in 1988 to the Beijing Olympics in 2022. He also helped to design the World Championship courses in Sestriere, Åre, Beavercreek and St. Moritz, thereby making a significant contribution to the further development of alpine skiing. His manifold commitments and many public appearances mean he remains one of the most prominent personalities in Switzerland. This most famous son of Andermatt is now entering new territory by narrating Sergei Prokofiev’s symphonic fairy tale Peter and the wolf for the first time in the Concert Hall.
After his celebrated debut, Bernhard Russi returns to the Andermatt Concert Hall with ”Carnival of the Animals”.
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