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Roald Dahl's Goldilocks
(1997)Libretto by Donald Sturrock, based on Roald Dahl's 'Goldilocks'; German version by Kurt Schwertsik (E,G)
Narrator, or 8 speaking roles;
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Boosey & Hawkes
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall -matinee
Conductor: HK Gruber
Company: Scottish Chamber Orchestra
| FOREMAN OF THE JURY (BADGER) | Speaking role |
| USHER (WEASEL) | Speaking role |
| DEFENCE LAWYER (FOX) | Speaking role |
| LION JUDGE | Speaking role |
| FATHER BEAR | Speaking role |
| MOTHER BEAR | Speaking role |
| BABY BEAR | Speaking role |
| GOLDILOCKS | Speaking role |
| SUNDRY MEMBERS OF THE JURY AND COURT OFFICIALS |
The Forest Assizes
At the Forest Assizes Baby Bear stands accused of assaulting Miss Goldie Locks. Evidence is presented in musical form, often as short, descriptive dances. The Trial begins with a Fanfare. The officials and most of the protagonists enter to the strains of a Jaunty Prelude, while Baby Bear, Judge and Jury enter to a mock-solemn Processional. After some short pleasantries, the Prosecution Hyena evokes the spririt of the idealised storybook Goldilocks, a spirit that, needless to say, is a long way from the truth. A witty, ironic Allegro Grazioso introduces Goldilocks’ Sweet Dance. The Prosecution Hyena then wickedly slanders the Three Bears, portraying them as vicious cut-throat thugs in a Criminal Bears’ Dance, before the Defence Hyena interrupts and begins to paint the true picture of his clients and their terrible trauma at the hands of that "brazen little crook", Goldilocks. Goldie’s true nature is revealed in the fast-moving Foul Dance that follows. Then the story is retold.
Comic, Dramatic