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JULY 16, 2006 at 3:57 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Sign on San Diego
Is it possible for Harry Potter fans to see an opera version of the series in the near future? Well if Tiffany Moon has her way The Harry Potter Opera Cycle may become a reality
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Moon, who is a composer, has completed one Potter opera solo of a seven-part opera cycle based on the books. So far she has been denied permission from Rowling as well as Warner Bros. to conduct the opera, but is holding out hope that permission may be eventually given.
Moon on the possibility of the opera becoming a reality:
I can't imagine that this could remain her position forever. That the author of a series of books that created such a powerful new interest in reading by young people across the globe would forever deny the use of her subject matter for a series of operas that could direct this same interest to another very valuable art form.
Moon’s reasoning as to why a Harry Potter opera may appeal to all fans:
What isn't it about them that makes them operatic? It's pure epic. There's the hero who doesn't know who he is, who has to grow into himself. Whose master has to die before he can take on the mantle.
(It has) fabulous love stories, conflicts. There's a very pure good/evil conflict, but more human evils show up as well. Things that make the stories a little more interesting and real.
UPDATE: HPFZ recently interviewed Ms. Moon in which she further explained her vision of a Harry Potter opera:
HPFZ: The Harry Potter series is packed with emotion, humor and bravery. Will you be focusing on one of these aspects more than the other two?
Ms. Moon: Because an opera is simply a book set to music, which conveys every part of the book, from the plot development, to the action within each scene, to the ver insides of the characters themselves, I would not be composing for the HP books correctly if I weren't writing music that encompassed all parts of the books. I'm not creating an interpretation; I'm composing precisely for each book, very nearly in its entirety.
You can read the full interview here. Thanks Matt.
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Muggle
Points: 16
gryffseeker7 says:
I'd rather see it as either a play or a musical (a mix of dialogue and song) than an opera (all song and no dialogue, by definition), but the prospect is still exciting.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 12:57 AM EST
Student
Points: 231
The Harry Potter Freak says:
I think that that would be the awesomest. Even though at first the idea sounds kind of odd, it could be kind of cool.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 1:09 AM EST
Squib
Points: 122
frodozeppelinfreak says:
Opera, well... alright. Now, if Harry Potter were to venture into the realm of Rock Opera, the realm of the Who, that would be amazing, and it would appeal to the age group more.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 1:21 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
hoggywartswitchwannabe says:
Thats interesting for HP going into opera. I wonder if it will happen or not, yet it would be interesting to watch an opera version of Harry Potter. But Harry Potter would . to me, be weird if I heard like Harry singing in the opera.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 1:32 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5166
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Well if she want too then go ahad i dont mind.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 1:38 AM EST
Weird Sisters Bassist
Points: 8449
Paper Cut says:
NO! They can't have an opera! Harry Potter is like this amazing book, which okay, has been made into films, but I think you have to have some limits! An opera? Is it just me or does that scream Cheesey and Trying to Make Money?
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 2:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Hmm, interesting. I never would've pictured Harry Potter as an opera. I don't know, that kind of sounds a little over the top and perhaps even a little cheesy. Why not make the other epics into an opera? Like Lord of the Rings? Star Wars? Pirates of the Caribbean? I love Harry Potter, don't get me wrong, but I don't think it needs an opera.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 2:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1335
diggorys_girl says:
Harry Potter Oprah hahaha Thats so awesome geez we must love Hp a hell of a lot :)*Grins* !
Em xx
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 2:51 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Oh wow that will the the most excelant thing to happen.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 3:42 AM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
I think making an opera is going a bit far, if JK has said no, then her word is law.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 5:32 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Hmmm.
I've never really been a huuuuge fan of opera, and I wonder how it would translate into HP style.
Well, each to their own I guess.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 5:32 AM EST
Witch
Points: 652
Briea says:
I love Harry Potter and everything about it but i think making an opera of it is going one step too far. Not to mention to get the whole Harry Potter magic into an Opera would be near impossible unless you leave out alot. It is hard enough on film which dosent have a intermission and set changes in front of the audience.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 5:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Whaaat?!? WOW!!! People really come up with that idea?!? Oh my God! It's crazy, but cool! I don't know if it's a good idea tho.. it's just shows the popularity of the books!!! Go Hary !!!! : D
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:11 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
The_Spectra says:
Hmmm as much as I love opera and musicals, (seriously, I love musicals Moulin Rouge, Oliver! and the good ol' Disney ones)I am really not a fan of this idea. I Don't think HP is opera material. I just cannot imagine it as an opera. I mean Voldemort would have to SING! Let's just Picture that for a moment people... not a pretty sight. And every good musical has an exlamation mark in the title it would have to be HARRY! then wouldn't it?
T^o^P
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:13 AM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
*Laughs*
Haha! it would be really funny to see Harry Potter in an Opera, but i dont think i'll see, i hate Operas
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:35 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 521
Muggle 999 says:
J.K. Rowling has said that she would be willing to kill of Harry to stop other authors from writting sequels etc. somehow i don't think Tiffany Moon has got a chance getting, certainly not until the 7th book is published thats for sure.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
I guess she has a good point, but I wouldn't go to see Harry Potter: The Opera. I honestly can't see Harry Potter singing. No offence, Tiffany, but no.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
I don't think I would want to see this. I think it would be hard going.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 7:23 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2945
Ariana Dumbledore says:
I'm not a fan of operas, so I'm not particularly fussed on HP becoming one. I would prefer the phenomenon that is Harry Potter to be remembered as an incredible book series, and less majorly as a series of fabulous films. I don't want it to be forever remembered as a famous opera, it's just not what it's about!
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 7:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
That could be interesting to see. I;m not sure if I would go, but I guess it could work.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 7:52 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
It's cool. I'm fine with it! But I respect J.K.'s decision...
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 8:18 AM EST
Student
Points: 275
~>*PhoenixGurl*<~ says:
It's cool but its kinda weird, but some operas aren't that bad. If Harry Potter became an opera, I'd consider watching it.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 8:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
The rights won't be given up by Warner brothers before film 7 has been released. But I don't think the stories will translate to Opera that well.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 8:32 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
Inamorato says:
That would just be milking it. I don't think it's a good idea at all really. Opera is not really for the masses. But it's good that Harry Potter inspires such creativity.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 8:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 819
Charmed... says:
I don't like the idea of it personally. But if she wants to then its up the Jo to decide. I don't think it would turn out that good but well you ever know...
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 9:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 792
blossom says:
A Harry Potter opera would be interesting on a different cultural level.
I would go and see it.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 9:31 AM EST
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