An extraordinary adventure, introducing children to classical music, narrated by Alice Cooper. Based on Prokofievs beloved classic. Handmade and recorded by top artists. Free to download and try!
In the News:
This iPhone version is based on the critically acclaimed album and interactive iPad app "Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood - Deluxe" created by Brooklyn based production company Giants Are Small and legendary record label Deutsche Grammophon (Universal Music Group). The iPad Deluxe app contains the same story and music as this iPhone version, but it also contains additional features. Here are some of the reviews and awards weve received for those products:
“Sumptuously animated” - The Guardian
“It’s so cool and really innovative” - Gramophone
"As far as ebooks go, this one is a winner" - CommonSenseMedia
“One of the most note-perfect casting choices in recent memory” - Ultimate Classic Rock
"Superbly curated" - Listen / Steinway & Sons
* Appy Awards 2016 - Winner Best App / Entertainment *
* KAPI Awards 2016 - Honorable Mention *
* Geeks with Juniors - Best Musical Storybook *
* Apple - Best New Apps *
* Apple - Editor’s Pick *
Key Features of the iPhone version:
NAVIGATE EASILY
Touch icons or swipe to move your way through Peter’s story. Start and stop whenever you like and pick up where you left off later.
EVERYTHING IS HANDMADE
All the artwork was handmade in Brooklyn by a dedicated team of artists and craftspeople. Over 18 months of designing and building using cardboard, paint and magic markers (among other materials!) went into creating our miniature world of Hollywood. Then everything was photographed and animated to create every frame of video in the moviebook.
A TREASURY OF GREAT MUSIC
Hear an original recording of important, must-listen classical music by one of the world’s most acclaimed youth philharmonic orchestras: the National Youth Orchestra of Germany, conducted by Alexander Shelley. Composers featured include: Prokofiev, Wagner, Schumann, Mahler, Puccini, Smetana, Elgar, Mussorgsky, Grieg, Dukas, Satie, and Zemlinsky.
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AND STUDY GUIDE
Learn to understand the relationship between music and storytelling. In the app, each musical excerpt can be triggered by a swipe, allowing the child to develop a sense of musical pacing.
For teachers who wish to develop lessons based on the app, we recommend downloading our Study Guide (in PDF format), directly from the official website www.peterandthewolfinhollywood.com
A LEGENDARY NARRATOR
Rock icon Alice Cooper adds his inimitable energy and appeal to this story. Mr. Cooper is a family-man and grandfather in real life and splendidly guides you through the story.
AN OLD-WORLD TALE, IMAGINED FOR TODAY
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood begins with the wolf’s escape from the local zoo. To capture the wolf, Peter must build a robot, maneuver his way through a thrilling helicopter chase, and manage some hilarious encounters with several adorably quirky animals. Will he be able to complete the mission? Find out how Prokofievs children classic follows after a thrilling prequel.
BONUS CONTENT
See videos of how the art is made in our studios as well as other behind-the-scenes clips. Learn about the characters and how they are connected with the music in our story.
UNLOCK THE FULL APP
The first scenes are free and the rest of the story can be unlocked with a single, easy in-app purchase. There are no advertisements or hidden costs.
Purchasing the full app will unlock an additional 30 minutes of original story and music, including the original narration and music of Peter and the Wolf.
ABOUT US
Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood was created and produced by critically acclaimed, New York-based production company Giants Are Small and the world’s foremost classical record label, Deutsche Grammophon. The title is Co-directed by designer/illustrator/director Doug Fitch and filmmaker/producer Edouard Getaz.