The Remarkable Rocket
op.354
(October 1985)
A concert work for narrator and orchestra
Instrumentation: Narrator, 1(=picc).1.1.1. 2.1.0.0. 2pc, Hp, pno/cel, strings.
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Note on Lyrics: Narration by Howard Blake from the story by Oscar Wilde
Duration: 26
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First Performance: The Barbican, 8th December 1985, narrated by Bernard Cribbins, Sinfonia of London conducted by Howard Blake.
Sheet Music Available
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Piano score with narration available
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Video: 'The Selfish Giant' and 'The Remarkable Rocket'- Readers Digest RDV 87-009
Notes
A specially arranged concert version of the score for the CBS/Reader’s Digest animated film, based on the short story by Oscar Wilde, directed by Gerry Potterton and produced by Potterton Productions, Montreal.