Alice Cooper's Prokofiev musical fairy tale "Peter and the Wolf" has been given a contemporary reinterpretation as "Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood."
The New York-based creative group Giants Are Small, in collaboration with Deutsche Grammophon, developed this modern adaptation of the classic for children in the 21st century. To mark its 80th anniversary, the work is being released not only as a music album but also as an interactive children's app on iTunes. While the story was originally set in Russia in 1936, the updated tale now takes place in present-day California. The new version is narrated in German by Campino and in English by Alice Cooper, adding a rock element to the familiar piece. They are supported by prominent voice actors including Sting, David Bowie, Sean Connery, Christopher Lee, Loriot, Otto, Karlheinz Böhm, and Peter Ustinov. The album was recorded in collaboration with Deutsche Grammophon, the renowned conductor Alexander Shelley, and the German National Youth Orchestra.