Children's Music and Shows
Here is a list Donald's major stage works for children. With the exception of LUCY & THE HUNTER, which is only available in photocopied manuscript, the others are in print and available. For further stage works see also OPERAS and MUSICALS.
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LUCY & THE HUNTER A Musical play for children in three acts. Book & lyrics by Sydney Carter. Music by Donald Swann. 1st performance: YWCA CENTRAL CLUB DRAMATIC SOCIETY 18th-21st June 1951. Redrafted for TV January 1953 (with Guy Brenton) – not made. Songs rewritten early 1956. Set in Brighton 1843. Lucy, a girl of 15, makes imaginary journeys into the dreams of her childhood guided by the ghost of Daniel Boone, the Hunter. In the course of these journeys she catches a glimpse of the meaning of love and suffering.
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BRENDAN AHOY!
Dramatic cantata for children in one act. |
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THE SONG OF CAEDMON
Dramatic cantata for children in one act.
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BABOUSHKA
Opera for children in one act. |
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WACKY & HIS FUDDLEJIG
Opera for children in one act.
RECORDING: CASSETTES |
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