"wonderful fairy tales she told, and marvelous music made"
- Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Family / Whimsy
[Dress up] Concert
Victorian Premiere
The Little Green Road to Fairyland follows two children who embark on a whimsical adventure through a magical fairyland. As they traverse lush landscapes, they encounter colourful characters and experience the wonders of friendship and imagination.
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With narrator, video backdrop and live performance of Elena Kats-Chernin's music and songs.
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About the music:
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Elena Kats-Chernin's music takes us on a captivating journey inspired by the 1922 children's book by Annie R. Rentoul and Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. This enchanting composition, originally commissioned by the Queensland Music Festival in 2011, spans 50 minutes of lush, imaginative soundscapes in songs that bring the fairy tale to life. Kats-Chernin's score blends pizzicato notes, pure operatic tones, and instrumental passages teeming with life, creating a vivid musical narrative that invites listeners to visualise forests, friendship, and magical wishes.
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About the words:
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Written by Annie R. Rentoul, the text weaves a whimsical tale of two children and their journey through a fairy-filled landscape. The story's language is rich with imaginative descriptions, bringing to life lush forests, friendly characters, and magical encounters. Complemented by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's captivating illustrations, the words paint a vivid picture of an Australian-inspired fairyland.
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When
Sun 23 Feb 3pm
Where
PAC Theatre
570 Victoria Street
North Melbourne
Duration
55mins without interval
​Premium: $59
General Admission: $49
Concession: $39
Composer
Elena Kats-Chernin
Illustrations
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Soprano
Words
Annie R. Rentoul
Narrator
TBA
Violin
Eleanor Blythman
Cello
Piano
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