Sergei Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf

Sergei Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf

Sergei Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf

ABC | December 20, 2009

Media arts

Music

Classification: Parental Guidance

In 2008, animator Suzie Templeton won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film and Best TV Special award for this version of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf.

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In 2008, animator Suzie Templeton won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film and Best TV Special award for this version of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter And The Wolf.

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