Thematic Workshops, Illustration Workshops & Performances with the Irish Chamber Orchestra in Blessington, West County Wicklow. 

Prokofieff’s much-loved Peter and the Wolf is a musical story that introduces children to the magic of an orchestra through the tale of a clever young boy who, with the help of some animal friends, outwits a very hungry wolf. Wolf stories are common in folk and fairy tales: shepherd boys who cry wolf; children who innocently trust wolves; wolves in sheep's clothing etc. Prokofieff himself had a lifelong love of fairy stories, myths and folklore and threw himself into the fantasy world of Peter and the Wolf when he composed it in 1936. Since then, Peter and the Wolf has been recorded over 400 times, with a variety of narrators including Sir David Attenborough, David Bowie and Gavin Friday, and has introduced millions of children to the wonders and joys of classical music.  On this project County Wicklow children will enjoy interactive workshops for 2-4 year olds and for primary primary schools presented by West Wicklow Festival. Led by a workshop delivery expert from the Royal Irish Academy of Music (Sophie Lee), these workshops will also each feature two professional musicians with extensive experience of working with children and workshop delivery. 

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.