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The Pied Piper

Commissioned by W11 Opera in 1972. Also performed by other opera companies; please see its entry on the Revivals page.


Synopsis: Opera set in the town square of Hamelin and based on the well-known German legend.


Composer

Christopher Bowers Broadbent

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Librettist

Jeremy Hornsby

Musical Director

Nicholas Kraemer

Soloists

Tenor, 9 Child Soloists

Groups

Rats, Children and Townsfolk

Orchestra

Flute, Oboe, B-Flat Clarinet, Bassoon, Trombone, Piano, Violins (2), Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Percussion (two or more players), Tubular Bells or Hand Bells


Reviews and Feedback: Reviewed in The Guardian, see here.


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