Three Russian folk tales from Arthur Ransome curated on the theme of ‘Earth’ as told by Old Peter to see the family through bitter Winter evenings. Duration approximately 90 minutes plus Interval time.
Act 1: Master Misery’s Gold; The Story Of Frost; Act 2: The Stolen Turnips
Each story has many named characters and opportunities for participation by large numbers of performers. MP3 backing tracks, Vocal Score/Piano Conductor Score, 5-piece band arrangements available for piano, accordion, clarinet, bass and drums. Full of lyrical and dramatic ‘Russian-style’ arrangements.
MASTER MISERY’S GOLD – Two brothers – Maxim and Ivan – one rich, the other poor, lead very different lives. Both are challenged by the behaviour and misery brought on them by Little Master Misery. Bags of gold, birthday feasts, too-frequent visits to the tavern are all in the mix.
THE STORY OF FROST – A tale of Maria who was kind to Frost, a fierce Stepmother, and of Alona and Anna, two very unpleasant ugly sisters. Who will receive gifts of furs and jewels?
THE STOLEN TURNIPS – Just wait until Igor and Galyna find out who stole the turnips! Those blessed Turnip-Thieves! A magic tablecloth, a goat that coughs gold coins, and a whistle-pipe that whips its player? And it’s more than just turnips that are stolen!
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