The Witch's cat who lost her spells
A tale for children, by Maddy Aldis-Evans
Told by Narrator and woodwind-Quintet.
"Nadia is as black as the darkest night. She has shiny, glistening fur, which she washes proudly every day with her pink, rough tongue. Nadia has green, green eyes, which she closes to a slit to show her disapproval and opens wide with delight when she spies a mouse."
Nadia is a witch's cat."
Excerpt from the German language version
A comical story about a Witch, her cat and a small dragon called Hubertus.
Duration:
30 minutes.
Scoring:
Narrator, Flute (who plays the part of Nadia the Witch's Cat), Oboe and Clarinet (the Witch), Horn (the spell for making thunder) and Bassoon (Hubertus the Dragon).
Perfect for schools' concerts, education projects and children's concerts. The piece is suitable for children from 5 years old.
Praise for The witch's cat:
" 'The witch's cat who lost her spells' is a welcome addition to the wind quintet repertoire, especially for those quintets who often perform children's concerts. Based on an original story by the composer, Maddy Aldis-Evans tells a yarn about a witch, her cat and a lovable dragon which children of all ages will enjoy. The leitmotivs introducing each character are easy for children to grasp, yet interesting and innovative so as to capture the imagination of adults as well. The speaking parts for the players are great fun. Playing "The witch's cat who lost her spells" is the most fun I've had in quintet since Berio's 'Opus Number Zoo'! " Daniel Costello (Co-Principal Horn, Anhaltisches Philharmonie, Dessau, Germany.)
English version available from June Emerson Wind Music.
German version score and parts cost €15 and are available on request from:
