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"A concert that will entertain and educate audiences of all ages." -- Saint Paul Pioneer Press
How the Gimquat Found Her Song
- Written by Peter Duschenes
- Directed by Peter Duschenes and Meredyth Babcock
| Suitable for: | Family concerts |
| Education concerts ( Kindergarten to Grade 8 ) |
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Through the captivating tale of an imaginary creature in search of her identity, this program explores the history of western music from Gregorian chant to the present day. With stops in Leipzig (where the audience becomes Bach’s choir!), Vienna, Berlin and New Orleans among many more, Gimquat and the children discover the music of the ages.
Since its premier in 1991, this heart-warming story, told in Dr. Seuss-like verse, has kept audiences of all ages spellbound.
Also available in chamber version for six musicians.
Now purchase the TVO/Toronto Symphony/Platypus Theatre DVD of this classic tale.
Repertoire
| Includes excerpts from: | |
| Vivaldi: | Four Seasons |
| Bach: | Suite No.2 |
| Mozart: | Marriage of Figaro |
| Beethoven: | Symphony No.5 |
| Tchaikovsky: | Symphony No.4 |
| Duschenes: | Awakening |
| Bizet: | Carmen Suite |
| Debussy: | Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune |
| Ravel: | Mother Goose Suite |
| Lloyd Webber: | Phantom of the Opera |
| Ellington: | It Don't Mean a Thing |
| All parts supplied by Platypus Theatre | |
Instrumentation
2222 4231 timp 2 perc harp strings.
Can be varied to suit smaller orchestras.
The Company
Two actors and one Technical Director.
Technical requirements
2 wireless Lavalier mics and sound system.
Lighting can be varied to suit facility. Lighting plot supplied.
One hour is required to program lighting cues.
Presenters' Materials:
** Chamber Version **
This production is performed by Platypus Theatre with 6 musicians instead of symphony orchestra. It can be performed using local musicians or with the Platypus Chamber Players.
Repertoire
| Includes excerpts from: | |
| Vivaldi: | Four Seasons |
| Bach: | Suite No.2 |
| Mozart: | Eine Kleine Nachtmusik |
| Brahms: | Lullaby |
| Beethoven: | Ode to Joy |
| Bizet: | Carmen Suite |
| Debussy: | Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune |
| Ravel: | Mother Goose Suite |
| Joplin: | The Entertainer |
| All parts supplied by Platypus Theatre | |
Instrumentation
Flute, Trumpet, Piano, Percussion, Violin, Cello.
The Company
Two actors 6 musicians and one Technical Director.
Technical Requirements
2 wireless Lavalier mics and sound system are required in larger venues.
Lighting can be varied to suit facility.
