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'Potter' the opera? 
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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Auror
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Minstrel in the Gallery says:
I would definately see that if they made it. I love classical music. With Harry Potter that would just be great.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 3:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2197
Pheonixflames says:
I just couldnt envision HP being an opera. Sure it could work but I dont think it would be very well suited. It would have to be done very carefully if they gave permission, otherwise it could ruin everyones perception of HP - we will just have to wait and see.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 4:05 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2537
magiclover13 says:
...That's...ummm...weird... I think I would hate it. It could be interesting, but I wouldn't see it. Ever.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST
Dark-Lance Writer
Points: 2628
Remus Mirkwood says:
cool, but if its changed from plot lyrics to mainly songs it might not be as good. It seems that hp, is covering all forms of entertainment though.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 5:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
That would be so awesome if they actually made an Opera!!! I can actually imagine it and I think that it would be quite entertaining!
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 5:22 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3327
Devilish Katlyn says:
That would actually be an opera I'd watch!
I sure hope Jo relents eventually.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 5:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
That would be very creepy if she had got permission to do so! Just thinking about seeing an actor playing Harry singing. EEEEEKKKK not a plesant thought. Hey, if it did work it would be sold out for weeks.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
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Lady Lee says:
I don't think I'd want to see this turned into an opera. And I'm sure that there are others who feel the same. It just wouldn't have that same feeling, that same excitement. But that's just me and my feelings.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:14 PM EST
Haldir's Horcrux
Points: 6198
Corvis says:
I think this would make a great opera thing. How original, I never would have though of it, and we go pretty often. I hope JK does change her mind on this one, I'd like to see where she could take this.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
HRH301 says:
I think it would be very interesting to have the Potter books turned into an opera series. I think it would do well.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:31 PM EST
Squib
Points: 142
Marry Me Dan! says:
erm, It's kinda weird...I can't imagine harry singing his heart out to ginny on the big stage..
well, I guess anything is possible for the boy who lived. =)
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 6:38 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
*screams* IHATE opera! That would ruin the pupose of Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 7:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
i dont want it to become a opera...i like the books to READ them and be able to escape that way but to exploit them no..a movie is one thing but opera?
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 698
cmenges says:
I am sure I am a MINORITY Buut I would love to see this Opera go through. I am a fan of MANY types of art. (Opera does happen to be one of them.) I would be very interested in seeing or even reading what Miss Moon has done. Like I said I am proberly in the VERY small minority in this. BUT I am happy to be given a chance to place my views in type/Post.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 7:24 PM EST
Head Boy
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øffe-joe687½ says:
The who will star in the Opera???
If Emma, Rupert and Daniel can sing, why not use them???
Damn im smothe
Snooch to the Nooch!
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 7:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1436
allilau says:
That's so brilliant. I actually work for an opera company and last year when Half blood Prince came out, there were sooooo many people reading HP backstage, from wardrobe staff, to the crew, to the opera singers before they went upstage... Harry Potter has a huge following in this world in all walks of life!!!
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 7:36 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
I don't know about a harry potter opera? It seems a bit over-the-top. I wouldn't go to see it.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 8:37 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Hmmmmmm
this one i might have to think about.
Harry Potter with singing and SINGING. i really cant see it, but yeah i'd see it though.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 8:39 PM EST
Auror
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Gwenyth says:
I always thought some cook would come around with an idea to put HP either in the Opera or Broadway...I pray for the future that this does not happen!!
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 8:49 PM EST
Comedy Princess
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Ginevra M. Weasley says:
WOW·WOW...Harry Potter in Opera...cooler than movies in terms that it will be alive...as cool as Harry Potter plays...hahaha...I would like to create HP plays...but I need the rights...hahaha.
Ginevra.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 9:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Jekca says:
Wow, uh, and if that not's just odd. She may have to write it, and then approach them about it.
I can see JKKR giving an ok, but not WB. They like virtually own it and all that.
Odd, dudes, odd.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 9:09 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 334
felixfelicis14 says:
Sounds kind of interesting. Not that it would be very close to the books!
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 21
Mionegirl says:
I don't think a opera would such a good i dea but maybe a musical or something
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 10:49 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 69
gryffindor_cowgirl002 says:
I wouldn't want harry potter to change into an opera. It is good where it stands right now!
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 11:50 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
HorndrakeJake says:
I like harry potter but i wouldnt sit through that while my ears were bleeding!
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 12:27 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
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Enisnitch Baggins says:
It would be great to see the Potter opera! I bet it would be very different from the movie. I wonder why JK didn't give her permission. As for Warner Bros, well sure, it's all about business thingy.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 1:08 AM EST
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