Throughout the 20th century, many musicians perceived the importance of educating the young about classical music. This effort was not only undertaken in the west but was also given precedence in the Soviet Union. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev is one of the most notable works seeking to introduce young people to the orchestra and classical music. In the west, several pieces ventured to accomplish this task. One was written by a composer I would like to introduce today, Benjamin Britten.