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Bruce Crossman  

Coat-tails Flying

Duration: 1h 18' 00" Year: 1995
three act chamber opera

Anthony Ritchie  

Star Fire

Duration: 45' 00" Year: 1995
an opera

• Instrumentation
  Piano. Electronic sound effects and microphones are desirable in certain parts but not absolutely essential. Cast: Captain Kork - baritone/bass; Mr. Spockly - tenor; Lieutenant Digital - soprano; Dr. Lantern Jaw - baritone; Mahu, the Android - mezzo
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  • Ritchie A: Star Fire; facsimile 

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Rosemary Russell  

The Shining Light: A Christmas Musical

Duration: 20' 00" Year: 1995

• Programme Note

  A Christmas Musical of 11 short songs originally written for children ages 5 – 12, it observes Christmas events through the eyes of the animals..camels, the donkey, the stable animals..but we also enter into Joseph and Mary’s plight. The Shining Light, is the natal star and how it affects all present. The songs are short and catchy. The simple piano accompaniment can be elaborated and other instruments added.

  The Musical is published in a book of 43 songs called Songs of Life, songs to celebrate the special moments of life. It is available for purchase from Festivity Productions, PO Box 1325 Wellington or from SOUNZ.

  Two of the songs can be heard on Transmission, a CD produced by Titahi Bay Community Church www.tbcc.org.nz