Help, Help, The Globolinks!
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A beloved work of children's opera and musical theatre, Help, Help, the Globolinks! presents a whimsical yet cautionary tale about a group of schoolchildren whose bus breaks down on the way to school, leaving them stranded and threatened by strange alien creatures called the Globolinks. Composed by Gian Carlo Menotti with a libretto he also wrote, the story argues with playful urgency that music holds a unique and magical power — the Globolinks are repelled by the sound of musical instruments, making the children's ability to play their instruments their only means of survival. The tone is delightfully theatrical and imaginative, blending suspense with humor in a way that captivates young audiences while gently championing the importance of the arts. Originally premiered in 1968 at the Hamburg State Opera, the work has since become a celebrated entry point for introducing children to the world of opera. With its inventive premise and accessible musical language, Help, Help, the Globolinks! illustrates how classical storytelling traditions can be transformed into something genuinely thrilling and relevant for the youngest of audiences.
Author: Gian Carlo Menotti
Format: Hardback
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A beloved work of children's opera and musical theatre, Help, Help, the Globolinks! presents a whimsical yet cautionary tale about a group of schoolchildren whose bus breaks down on the way to school, leaving them stranded and threatened by strange alien creatures called the Globolinks. Composed by Gian Carlo Menotti with a libretto he also wrote, the story argues with playful urgency that music holds a unique and magical power — the Globolinks are repelled by the sound of musical instruments, making the children's ability to play their instruments their only means of survival. The tone is delightfully theatrical and imaginative, blending suspense with humor in a way that captivates young audiences while gently championing the importance of the arts. Originally premiered in 1968 at the Hamburg State Opera, the work has since become a celebrated entry point for introducing children to the world of opera. With its inventive premise and accessible musical language, Help, Help, the Globolinks! illustrates how classical storytelling traditions can be transformed into something genuinely thrilling and relevant for the youngest of audiences.