A Muskrat Lullaby

A Muskrat Lullaby is a one-act opera by Edward Barnes, based on the book, by Thacher Hurd.^[1] The work was commissioned by the Los Angeles Opera with funding from the Milken Family Foundation, and originally premiered in Los Angeles in 1993.^[2] The work went on to multiple productions by opera companies across the United States, including , Opera Columbus, Orlando Opera, Manhattan School of Music, Mercer University, University of Akron, and many more.^[3]

Cast: Miles, a muskrat (tenor) Bird (soprano) Spider (mezzo-soprano) Toad (bass) Boss Alligator (baritone) Alligator Gang (children) Townspeople (children)

Duration: 25 minutes

Orchestration: Piano, or piano/electric keyboard and percussion

References[]

^ http://www.operaamerica.org/applications/ofyd/details.aspx?id=27 Opera America listing for "A Muskrat Lullaby"
^ "A Hip Opera : Education: The L.A. Music Center Opera created 'A Muskrat Lullaby' project for area grade schools. Students and teachers are singing its praises". Los Angeles Times. 11 November 1990.
^ http://www.familyaudienceopera.com/operas/a-muskrat-lullaby^{[dead link]}

External links[]

[1] ttp://www.operaamerica.org/applications/ofyd/details.aspx?id=27 Opera America listing for "A Muskrat Lullaby"

[2] "A Hip Opera : Education: The L.A. Music Center Opera created 'A Muskrat Lullaby' project for area grade schools. Students and teachers are singing its praises". Los Angeles Times. 11 November 1990.

[3] ttp://www.familyaudienceopera.com/operas/a-muskrat-lullaby^{[dead link]}

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