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Sunny Knable composer/performer/educator/author
An opera for young audience, circa 50 minutes
By the Brothers Knable, based on a story by the Brothers Grimm
Music by Sunny Knable; Libretto by Jim Knable
Commissioned by the Half Moon Theatre in Poughkeepsie, NY
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When the son of a fisherman catches a magic fish who grants wishes, will the family remember what is truly important? Or will they be swept away by their own greed? The Brothers Knable present a sophisticated and accessible opera for young audience (and adults) that explores a theme as old as folklore and yet still relevent to our times.
Instrumentation:
Otter/Girl, soprano (range E4-A5)
Mother, soprano (range C5-G5)
Boy, tenor (range C3-G4)
Father, baritone (range A3-F4)
Magic Fish, bass/baritone (range G2-F4)
Piano score
also available in
-11-player ensemble:
fl, cl, ob, bsn, hn, perc + string quintet
-or orchestra: 2-4,1,2,1, 2,2,1,0, 1 perc, strings
The Magic Fish (2012)
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