Monkey and Francine in the City of Tigers (2018)
Libretto by David Johnston
40-minute children’s opera in one act
4 singers/ piano/ hand percussion
NOTES
Monkey and his clever sister Francine must save the Monkey Kingdom from Lord and Lady Tiger.
MEDIA
HISTORY
First performance:
Houston Grand Opera school touring program
Other performances:
Seagle Colony school touring program
Upcoming performances:
Tri-Cities Opera school touring program
PRESS
“the music [of “Monkey and Francine” was] always engagingly rhythmic, tuneful and lively throughout the opera”
“This little gem may have been composed with children in mind, but its creators, composer Kamala Sankaram and librettist David Johnston, know that being kid-friendly doesn’t mean dumbed-down… You tapped your toes and found yourself singing along”