Oliver Knussen: Higglety Pigglety Pop! (Libretto)Product InformationCatalog Number:0571519334ISMN:9780571519330 / 9780571519330Product Type:LibrettoLength:48 pagesPublisher:Faber MusicOverviewHigglety Pigglety Pop! is a captivating and imaginative opera by Oliver Knussen, based on the beloved childrens book by Maurice Sendak. This libretto contains the complete text of the opera, which unfolds as a whimsical yet profound narrative that explores themes of longing, adventure, and the search for meaningtold through richly drawn characters and clever storytelling.Knussens opera opens with music of orchestral brilliance, immediately immersing the audience in a vibrant, surreal world. Drawing inspiration from the colorful textures of Ravel and the playful yet complex rhythms of Stravinsky, the score supports the narrative with both clarity and sophistication. The librettos early scenes set the tone for the operas unique blend of humor, melancholy, and enchantment.Among the operas many memorable episodes is a scene featuring a pig with hilariously expressive bass gruntings, and another with a milkman cat, whose scene sparkles with witty repartee and musical wit. These surreal characters and unexpected situations are brought to life through Sendaks text and Knussens masterful setting.Higglety Pigglety Pop! is much more than a childrens taleit is a thoughtful, theatrical work that delights audiences of all ages. This libretto is essential for performers, educators, and enthusiasts looking to explore one of the most charming and musically inventive operas of the 20th century. With its blend of humor, fantasy, and philosophical undercurrents, this opera continues to enchant and inspire generations of musicians and opera lovers alike.Hungarian Translation – Overview (ttekints)A Higglety Pigglety Pop! egy elbvl s tletes opera, amelyet Oliver Knussen komponlt Maurice Sendak azonos cm mesje alapjn. Ez a librett tartalmazza az opera teljes szvegt, s egy klns, de mly mondanivalj trtnetet mesl el a vgyakozsrl, az utazsrl s az nmagunk keressrl , mindezt jtkos szereplk s szellemes fordulatok segtsgvel.Az opera korai jelenetei ragyog zenekari sznekkel nylnak meg, egy olyan lnk s animlt vilgot teremtve, amelyben a zenei inspirci Ravel s Stravinsky mvszi vilgbl tpllkozik. Knussen zenje egyszerre vilgos s kifinomult, tkletesen illeszkedve Sendak klnleges trtnethez.A librettban szmos emlkezetes jelenet tallhat, tbbek kztt egy malac, amely humoros mly hrgsekkel kelt dert, valamint egy tejesember macska, akinek jelenete szellemes prbeszddel s zenei irnival tnik ki. Ezek az abszurd, mgis szerethet karakterek letre kelnek Knussen mesteri zenei megfogalmazsban.A Higglety Pigglety Pop! nem csupn egy gyermektrtnet: ez egy mlyebb gondolatokat hordoz, sznhzi lmny, amely minden korosztly szmra lvezetes. Ez a librett elengedhetetlen kiadvny eladk, tanrok s operakedvelk szmra, akik szeretnk felfedezni a 20. szzad egyik legtletesebb s legbjosabb operjt. A humor, a fantzia s a filozfiai rtegek tvzete teszi ezt a mvet idtll remekmv.Product FeaturesFormat:LibrettoPage Count:48 pagesGenre:Opera / LibrettoInteresting FactsMusical Influences:The opera’s vibrant orchestration and clever musical references highlight Knussen’s admiration for the works of Ravel and Stravinsky, creating a rich tapestry of sound.Whimsical Storytelling:The narrative captures the imagination with its playful and whimsical characters, making it appealing to both children and adults.Critical Acclaim:The opera has been praised for its inventive use of humor and its engaging musical language, making it a favorite among audiences and performers alike.Hungarian Translation – Interesting Facts (rdekes Tnyek)Zenei Hatsok:Az opera vibrl hangszerelse s gyes zenei utal&