Penny Opera: Baker and Poet
Douglas Townsend
About this work:
Book and libretto by Beth Harber. One of several "penny operas" world broadcast
premiered on WNYC, July-August, 1947, as part of "The Saturday Morning Children's Story Fair" for young listeners ages 5 to 12. (NYTimes 7/3/47)
Year composed: 1947
Duration: 00:04:00
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Opera for Children
Instrumentation: 1 Flute, 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Soprano, 1 Tenor, 1 Bass