The Legend of Pecos Bill at DL Parsons Theatre
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 amD.L. Parsons Theatre
11801 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
$3.75
As part of the Magical Mornings series at D.L. Parsons Theatre, the CCP will perform The Legend of Pecos Bill! Don't miss this delightful new work for string quartet, oboe and narrator, by David Waldman. Call 303-450-8800 for more information; school group discounts available by calling 303-252-FUNN.
The Legend of Pecos Bill is a brand spanking-new work for string quartet, oboe, and narrator approximately 40 minutes long. With music written by David Waldman, the script is by Greg Eidell and Scott Perry. It will be premiered by the Colorado Chamber Players on November 12, 2011 at the Boulder Public Library. The work tells the story of Pecos Bill in words and music, hitting all the highlights of his incredible life. As a theater piece, words and music share the spotlight equally. The music is almost continuous throughout the work underscoring the narration, with a few musical interludes and a song or two for Pecos Bill or his true love, Slue-foot Sue.
The music features melodies reminiscent of Copland and classic movie Westerns, all slightly skewed and infused with other influences from Mr. Waldman's eclectic musical tastes. The overall atmosphere of the work is quite light and humorous, with enough drama to keep children interested but not scared.
The script draws from the many tall tales that have developed around the folk hero Pecos Bill. The stories remain the same but are given a fresh, quirky spin by Messrs. Eidell and Perry. Subtle wordplay and broad humor abound, with plenty of action.
Musicians Playing This Event
- Barbara Hamilton-Primus, Artistic Director & Viola
- Lisa Brende Martin, Oboist
- Judith McIntyre, Cellist
- Paul Primus, Violinist
- David Waldman, Violinist
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