Peter and the Wolf
Grades 1-6Tue Feb 3 — Thu Feb 5, 2026
Orchestra Hall
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Join us as we bring back Sergei Prokofiev’s classic symphonic tale Peter and the Wolf! The story follows a young boy named Peter who, with the help of his friends – a bird, a duck and a cat – catches a wolf, saves him from hunters and takes him to the zoo. Beautifully narrated by local Twin Cities artist Lady Midnight, this story will teach students about the instrument families as each animal is portrayed by a different instrument playing each animal’s unique theme.
This concert curriculum will take students through the instruments of each instrument family and focus on the aspect of storytelling through music.
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Cosette Justo Valdés
conductor
Lady Midnight
narrator
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to commissioning and performing the music of our time. In September 2025, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his third season as music director.
Lady Midnight is a vocalist and performance artist who draws upon her multidisciplinary background and Afro-indigenous roots to create work that reflects our collective lives. The City Pages named Lady Midnight Best Twin Cities Vocalist and named her highly anticipated debut album Death Before Mourning Best Album of 2020. She has performed across the country, sharing stages with legendary acts like Common, Moby, Andra Day, and Aloe Blacc. As a film composer, she has been commissioned by the Walker Arts Center and artist Kara Walker.
Plan Your Visit
- Running Time
- ~1 hour with no intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour, 30 mins prior to performance
A Few Things to Know
- Prepare for the concert with a curriculum available for download approximately six weeks before your trip to Orchestra Hall.
- Tickets can be reserved in advance with no payment due until 4 weeks before the concert; check the "bill me later" option in your cart.
- Explore more info about our Young People's Concerts, including bus subsidies and concert curriculum preparation materials.
SPONSORED BY
Mary Ann Feldman Music Education Fund
