The Orchestra CD and Cassette
features Sir Peter Ustinov reading the book text, accompanied by music performed by the Toronto Philharmonia Orchestra.

Excerpts from 27 of the great classics illustrate the sounds of the instruments and the breadth of feelings and ideas that can be expressed through classical music, and at the same time provide tantalizing introductions to those classics. An original theme and variations provides the leitmotif, integrating the various sections, and also providing illustrations for the basic musical concepts.

French versions of the The Orchestra
CD and Cassette are also available –
featuring Peter Ustinov’s French narration.