"Polly Graham & Loud Crowd, accompanied by The Multi-Story Orchestra conducted by Christopher Stark.
With an eclectic animal cast of mouse, duck, horse, pig, toad, dog, fish and a beautiful but dangerous black and white cat, this miniature cartoon-opera is the most delightful of Shostakovich’s works for children. The tale of farmyard animals and their unruly offspring will be sung in a new English translation, re-framed and presented in a contemporary urban and human context. 8 - 14 year olds are invited to become performers and co-creators in an intensive, inventive rehearsal process, from design to choreography to creative translation. The weekend will culminate in a celebratory performance on Sunday afternoon, starring acclaimed soprano Claire Booth as Mrs. Cat."
