Shows
Charlotte and the Music-Maker
- Written and performed by Peter Duschenes
- Directed by Janet Irwin
| Suitable for: | Family concerts |
| Education concerts (Kindergarten to Grade 4) |
What people are saying: Newspaper
“Wonderful. The best way to combat cabin fever you’ll ever find.” - Winnipeg Free Press
“Amazing! The performer and the orchestra had the rapt attention of the packed symphony hall. Thank you so much for providing such an amazing event.” - C Billmyer, Chicago, IL
“Absolutely delightful! A great way to introduce symphonic music to children. Thank you for an awesome afternoon!” - L Novodvorsky, Edmonton, AB
Charlotte is no ordinary little girl; she plays the trumpet on a cardboard tube, the xylophone with two knitting needles and the drums on anything that bangs. Her musical talents however, are not appreciated at home where everyone is far too busy to listen to her brilliance so she sets off into the wide world only to find herself lost in a raging blizzard. The Music-maker to the rescue! An odd little man who shares Charlotte's passion for music, the Music-maker takes Charlotte on a magical-musical journey through the orchestra, exploring the sounds and colors of the instruments and the exciting possibilities that music has to offer.
Featuring a stunning original score by Alain Trudel, selections from standard repertoire and up-beat arrangements of well-known popular tunes, this concert for actor and orchestra focuses on the different families and individual instruments of the orchestra.
Repertoire:
Includes excerpts from: |
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Trudel |
Original composition |
Handel |
Hornpipe (from "Water Music") |
Traditional (arr. Trudel): |
When the Saints Come Marching In |
Handel |
Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba (from "Solomon") |
Abreu (arr. Trudel): |
Tico-Tico |
Grieg: |
Air (from "Holberg Suite") |
Mozart (arr. Trudel) |
Variations on "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" |
All parts supplied by Platypus Theatre |
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Instrumentation:
2222 2210 (Trombone doubles on Euphonium or add Tuba) timp 1 perc harp strings (Minimum string section required: 8 6 4 4 2. Additional string players may be used up to a maximum of 10 8 6 6 4.)
N.B. Instrumentation assumes that timpanist also plays other percussion instruments. If not, add second percussionist.
The Company:
One actor
Technical requirements:
1 cordless microphone on a mic stand
Sound system suitable to the concert hall.
Lighting can be varied to suit facility. Lighting plot supplied.
