13-05-2025
The Mazaya Youth Orchestra brings «Peter and the Wolf» in Darija to Rabat and Casablanca
Picture «Peter and the Wolf», a timeless symphonic tale for children composed by Russian pianist Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, performed entirely in Darija
The Mazaya Youth Orchestra will bring this unique concert to life, offering a captivating performance of Peter and the Wolf in Darija. Audiences in Rabat and Casablanca can enjoy the show on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at EIMD in Rabat, and Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. at Théâtre Mohammed VI in Casablanca.
Interpreted entirely by the young musicians of the Mazaya program — from orchestration to narration — this production is a celebration of talent, discipline, and the transformative power of second chances. In Peter and the Wolf, each character is represented by a different instrument, offering a poetic metaphor for learning, unity, and personal growth.
Conducted by Dina Bensaïd, the concert highlights the success of the Mazaya initiative, launched in 2012 by the Fondation Ténor pour la Culture. The program provides musical and academic training to underprivileged youth who have dropped out of school. Many alumni have joined the Moroccan Philharmonic Orchestra or become music educators.
