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"The
Empty Pot" Children's Opera
Libretto and melodies by Oakwood Elementary 2nd graders
- Production
length: approx. 30 minutes
- 23 songs
- Recitative
accompanado and standard arias/choruses
- Written
for students in grades K-6
Synopsis:
This delightful
opera stems from an ancient Chinese folktale. The Emperor of China
must choose a successor to the throne in one year's time, or a curse
will fall upon the land, brought by an evil-fire-breathing dragon.
The Emperor decides to grant the throne to the child who grows the
most beautiful flower for him. Young Ling, the greatest green thumb
in the kingdom, can't get his seed to grow, even after giving it
the tenderest of care.
The gorgeous
orchestrations and ethnic instrumentation will take your audience
to another land as they witness a tale of bravery and honesty from
a young child's perspective.
The libretto
calls for dance music, which is not included on the CD. It is recommended
to use appropriate cultural music from your public library for any
dance sequences.
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