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FULL THE JINNEE (Louis Mander) London 2014 Guy Elliott, Caroline Kennedy, Nick Morton
Information on the Performance
- Work Title: The Jinnee
- Composer: Mander Louis
- Libretto: Lauren Collins Libretto Text, Libretto Index
- Venue & Opera Company: Studio Central Saint Martins, London, UK
- Recorded: August 2 & 3, 2014
- Type: Staged Opera Live
- Singers: Guy Elliott, Caroline Kennedy, Nick Morton
- Conductor: Louis Mander
- Orchestra: Lee Axford, PIANO, Alicia Griffiths Turrillas, HARP
- Stage Director: Lauren Collins
- Costume Designer: Hiroko Matsuo
Information about the Recording
- Published by: Tête à Tête
- Date Published: 2014
- Format: Streaming
- Quality Video: 4 Audio:4
- Subtitles: nosubs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE
Genesis
The Jinnee was initially conceived to build operatic repertoire with appeal for both adults and children, using a well loved and known tale from the ancientOne Thousand and One Nights. The full length production is performed more traditionally and features a children’s chorus on stage. The creative team is also now exploring the additional possibility of using scenes from the piece to both enthuse and educate younger children about opera and to encourage participation as both audience and performers.
Synopsis
Scene 1:
Aladdin has been tricked by a wicked Sorcerer to enter a dark and dingy cave to find a magical lamp. The Sorcerer allows Aladdin to gather precious jewels from the trees, but Aladdin struggles to carry them. Thinking he has been betrayed, the Sorcerer closes the entrance to the cave and Aladdin is trapped. Aladdin fears he will never escape and shivers with cold, but when he rubs his hands together to keep warm, a friendly Jinnee of the Ring springs to his rescue.
Scene 2:
Aladdin is home, safe and sound, and has discovered another Jinnee in the magical lamp. He commands him to bring him lots of food and sweets. The Jinnee is furious with Aladdin for disturbing his rest. He tells Aladdin how he came to be a prisoner of the lamp, and warns Aladdin: be careful what you wish for.