Higglety Pigglety Pop!: Fantasy Opera in One Act
No Reviews Yet
Submit a Review
UPC: 9780571529575
Model Number: 12-0571529577
Brand: Alfred Publishing
Price: $105.99
Qty: 2+ Price: $103.50 each
Ships FREE within 1-8 Days
In Stock
Financing Available: Learn More
Product 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.