Peter & the Wolf & Other Stories – Ensemble 360 with Nicholas Jubber

Music, myths and storytelling for all ages

A magical early evening concert where music and storytelling intertwine, Ensemble 360 is joined by soprano Claire Booth and narrator Nicholas Jubber for a programme inspired by timeless tales, distant lands and daring adventures.

Presented as part of the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival, this concert brings together some of the most evocative story-driven works in the classical repertoire, culminating in one of the best-loved musical tales ever written.

Programme

• Debussy – Danse sacrée et profane (10’)

• Ravel (arr. Strivens) – Shéhérazade (20’)

• Debussy – Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp (16’)

• Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf (30’)

The stories behind the music

At the heart of the programme is Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, narrated live by Nicholas Jubber. This symphonic fairy tale introduces audiences of all ages to the instruments of the orchestra through the fearless Peter’s encounter with a ferocious wolf — thrilling, playful and endlessly engaging.

Ravel’s Shéhérazade, presented here in an intimate chamber arrangement, conjures a dreamlike world of ancient fairytales, lovers and far-off lands, while Debussy’s shimmering music for harp and strings adds colour, atmosphere and a sense of wonder to the journey.

Why this concert is special

• A perfect introduction to classical music for families and newcomers

• Live narration brings Prokofiev’s story vividly to life

• A richly imaginative programme inspired by myth, legend and adventure

• Ideal for children, parents and anyone who loves stories told through sound

Festival context

This event forms part of the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival, presented by Music in the Round — a celebration of chamber music, storytelling and cross-artform creativity across the city.

🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/peter-the-wolf-other-stories