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Work
1979
- a childrens' opera
- By:
- Duration:
- 1h 10' 00"
- Instrumentation:
- 6 adult soloists, 2 childrens' choirs, string and wind quintets with childrens' percussion (6 players) or piano
Samples
| Score (3617k) | Pages 2-5 and 43-46 | © Gillian Whitehead |
Availability
- This work has 2 scores
Programme Note
This piece was tailored for performance in Cumbria, United Kingdom, involving local schools, musicians etc. Because of publishing deadlines not being met, the performances were canceled. Story etc. is particularly appropriate for Northern England/ Scotland, but maybe not inappropriate elsewhere.
- Text Note:
- Text by Joan Aitken
- Commissioned:
- Commissioned by IYC Telethon Trust for International Year of the Child
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Influences:
- Dedication:
- To Marjorie and Ivan Whitehead
