Higglety Pigglety Pop!

Fantasy Opera in One Act
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.

Additional Information

SKU#: 12-0571529577
UPC: 9780571529575
ISBN-10: 0571529577
ISBN-13: 9780571529575
Series: Faber Edition
Secondary Category: Vocal (Opera) Score
Format: Full Score
Contributors: By Oliver Knussen
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