Where the wild things are [videorecording] : &, Higglety pigglety pop! : two fantasy operas / composed and conducted by Oliver Knussen ; libretti and designs by Maurice Sendak ; produced by BBC TV by arrangement with Glyndebourne in association with NVC Arts.
Title from container. In the 1st work: Karen Beardsley (Max) ; Mary King, mezzo-soprano (Mama) ; Hugh Hetherington, tenor (Moishe, Goat) ; Jeremy Munro, baritone (Bruno) ; Stephen Rhys-Williams, bass-baritone (Emile) ; Andrew Gallacher, bass (Bernard). 2nd work: Cynthia Buchan (Jennie) ; Deborah Rees (Potted Plant, Baby, Mother Goose) ; Andrew Gallacher (Pig, Low Voice of Ash Tree) ; Neil Jenkins (Cat Milkman, High Voice of Ash Tree) ; Rosemary Hardy (Rhoda, voice of Baby's Mother) ; Stephen Richardson (Lion) ; London Sinfonietta ; Oliver Knussen, conductor. Originally produced in 1985. Picture format: 4:3, full screen, NTSC.
Contents:
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Summary:
Two classic tales by acclaimed children's author Maurice Sendak. After being sent to his room, a little boy named Max conjures up a fantasy world of forest and sea filled with loveable monsters. Bored with her life of luxury, a pet terrier named Jenny packs her bags and sets out on a journey of discovery.
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