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Witches, Wizards, Spells and Elves:
The Magic of Shakespeare

Music by Bruce Adolphe
Text by William Shakespeare

Experience the magic and sorcery in Shakespeare's plays with a wicked depiction of a witch's bubbling cauldron, a puckish clarinet that slips and slides with quicksilver virtuosity, and the magical, dizzying dance of four fantastic fairies!

Sheet Music Photo InstrumentationFlute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, 2 Trumpets, Trombone, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, Percussion
Cast of Characters: 3 Witches, Puck, Prospero, Mercutio, and Narrator
Duration35:25
Ages8 to 14
Grades3 to 8

Commissioned by the Chicago Chamber Musicians and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Premiered February 2003 by the Chicago Chamber Musicians and members of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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