Stories in Music: Merry Pranks of Master Till

Product Description

The medieval tales about a boy named Till are set to Richard Strauss' classical tone poem, Till Eulenspiegel. In this story, Till plays tricks on people to show them that they may not be as high and mighty as they think! Twisting the words of professors and bakers, tailors and priests, he travels the countryside. In the end, however, Till discovers that the world has little patience for his antics. From the composer who wrote the theme for 2001: A Space Odyssey, some more great music with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Grammy nominated conductor Stephen Simon and the narrator Yadu await you.

Review

"...this well-crafted new Maestro Classics production was inspired by 500-year-old tales of a naughty prankster who pricked the egos of priests and professors..." --Parents' Choice

"A treat from beginning to end, Merry Pranks of Master Till is enthusiastically recommended for personal and public library collections alike!" --Midwest Book Review

"...this innovative production gives a musical account of the mischievous adventures of Till Eulenspiegel." --Washington Parent Magazine