Perspectives: A Pocket Opera (2024)

Instrumentation: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, and Baritone Soloists, Flute, Percussion (Marimba, Vibraphone, Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbal), Piano, Cello

Libretto: Wen Wen Van Der Wende (adapted from “Perspectives” by Mari Kato, Best Fiction, Grades 4-5 Prize Winner for the WSKG Student Writing Challenge 2023.)

Duration: approx. 10 minutes

Program Notes: Perspectives: A Pocket Opera follows Mr. Franda, an elementary school teacher who introduces the concept of PERSPECTIVES to his students by encouraging them to IMAGINE a mildly-traumatizing natural disaster situation. Will his students be able to look from another person’s point of view?

Premiere Information: Perspectives: A Pocket Opera was premiered at Pocket Opera Project by Tri-Cities Opera on May 14th, 2024. Click here for a TV Spot on the Pocket Opera Project!