Retold by Pulitzer Prize-winningdramatist Tony Kushner, and illustrated by Maurice Sendak,and based on their recent revival of the children'sopera by Hans Krasa.
The Bully Brundibar chases off the children who wish to sing in the market square to raise milk money for their sick mother. With the help of friendly animals and villagers, will they gain the courage to face the tyrant?
Czech composer Krasastaged his opera in 1943with children who were, like him, imprisonedin the Terezin (Theresienstadt) concentration camp. The music and message of Brundibar, performed over 55 times inthe camp, gave spirit and hope to the children in the darkest of times.
Ages 6-12.
