
Higglety Pigglety Pop!
Fantasy Opera in One Act
By Oliver Knussen
Vocal Score
Item: 12-0571529577
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Description
Higglety Pigglety Pop! is the second of Knussen's two extraordinary fantasy operas created in collaboration with the acclaimed author Maurice Sendak. It was composed between 1984--5 but finding its final form after a number of substantial revisions in 1999. The opera, subtitled "There Must be More to Life," is the story of a well-fed Sealyham terrier, Jennie, who escapes boredom to become prima donna of the Mother Goose World Theatre. Brimming with invention, this hour-long work culminates in a witty opera-within-an-opera, complete with a lopsided---and slightly screwy---overture, absurdly abrupt changes of tone and gear, and numerous madcap false endings.
Additional Information
Series: | Faber Edition |
Composed by: | Oliver Knussen |
Instrument: | Voice |
Format: | Full Score |
Item Number: | 12-0571529577 |
ISBN 10: | 0-571-52957-7 |
ISBN 13: | 978-0-571-52957-5 |
UPC: | 9780571529575 |
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