As the Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrates Gustavo Dudamel’s 17-year tenure as its Music & Artistic Director, Deutsche Grammophon is proud to announce the release of Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf,' brilliantly narrated by EGOT-winning actress and producer Viola Davis, out May 22, 2026. The cover designs have been commissioned from acclaimed LA and Berlin-based visual artist Alexandra Grant, known for her translations of words and narrative into media such as painting, sculpture, film and photography.
On January 30, Deutsche Grammophon announced the release of Peter and the Wolf, featuring Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic with narration by EGOT-winning actress and producer Viola Davis, out May 22, 2026.
The artists’ winning interpretation of Peter and the Wolf was recorded at the Hollywood Bowl in July 2021 and was part of a joyous return to live music after lengthy lockdowns. Following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Peter Ustinov, Leonard Bernstein and David Bowie, Viola Davis took on the role of narrator. This version of the folk tale that also teaches its listeners about the different instruments of the orchestra was a hit with audiences and critics alike.
