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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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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
Wino Forever
Points: 8168
true half-blood prince says:
Opera? How could they make it into an opera, wouldn't taht be a nit out of place? I'm mean, it's not like there is anything in it that screams opera anyway.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 1:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 816
zxPurplezx says:
Opera? I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY hate that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 2:05 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15499
auror_potter says:
I don't know how that would be, but if I were really bored I would try it out. l0l
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 2:12 AM EST
Auror
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Harry Houdini says:
I guess if it was done compleately legit, who whould mind. I could see where J.K.Rowling whould not wan't it to be a farce.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 3:24 AM EST
Squib
Points: 118
*; MaGiC hApPeNs.......;* says:
O - k,.. that very strange , I cant imagine Harry Potter as a opera
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 5:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1783
sis <3 says:
Well i think it sounds a bid weird.
Let her finish the books before making it into an opera!
No affends to operas but I'll think it could spoil the books... Well dunno lets see.
-Christina
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 6:46 AM EST
Student
Points: 229
AAR4EVER says:
I don't really like opera. SO this is a really bad thing for me.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 8:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
Thanks for the back up Silly Dragon. Not too many teenagers know who Wagner is. I agree that the dialogue would sound plain ridiculous. Really muggles, can you imagine an opera singer using "Hermione" in a lyric? Even in italian! Negative!
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 8:37 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
That is a really disturbing thought... Potter the Opera. *laughs* I hope they do it actually- Voldemort singing. Lucius Malfoy singing. Ugh. Would still be funny though, if slightly scary.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 9:03 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1087
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
Well thats kind of weird. A Potter Opera...I think JKR was right to say no. For now, at least.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 12:31 PM EST
Insufferable Know-it-all
Points: 4981
Happy Hedwig says:
No offense, but I personally think that this is a horrible idea. If she can pull it off, more power to her. I agree with Warner Brothers and J.K. Rowling... Harry Potter is not opera material... at all.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 1:02 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
Ewww, no way. Even if she was given permission I doubt there would be enough people wanting to go see it for it to be around very long. Either you really, really like operas or you reall hate them and I think a lot of people would fall into the latter. A musical might be closer, but I can't imagine people running around and singing during a Harry Potter production. I hope JKR remains firm, real firm.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 1:17 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3237
Lea says:
:/ NO WAY!!!
Sorry... Don't get me wrong, I love opera and (of course) I love Harry Potter, but I just don't think they'd make a good macth!
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 1:23 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14827
Patronus_Potter says:
Hmmmmm i'm really not sure how i feel about that... It could be really really bad. But then there are those fans who would love something like that...
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 1:50 PM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8414
Nutty4Harry says:
Wow...I guess I never would have thought of Harry Potter as opers. It could work though. I wonder why Jo is against the idea, though.
ThePhantomsRose, you could be in it...let's see who would you be?? Do I really have to ask?!?!
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 2:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 25
got moral fiber? says:
i think harry potter as an opera would be stupid. yes it would get loads of publicity, but it still wouldn't be good. By making an opera out of HP, it's ruining the magic. It's just plain stupid.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 3:21 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 497
Zauber says:
That would be really cool.I hope it comes on T.V. if somebody makes it.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 3:21 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
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*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
I`ve been to two or three opeaas..and I do like them.To see a HP opera..........now that would be something!! I`d say give her permission.......it eould be something i`d go and see anyway, since I love HP and I love music,so that would be great!!!
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 4:05 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
Even if it were turned into an opera im pretty sure i wouldn't go see it. Also, i think she's just jumping on the band wagon.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
That would be an absolute travesty! Mini Pavarottis bellowing out arias about Dark Lords and waving wands!? No, for all that is good and sacred, JK, please do not give in!
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Head Girl
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shadowquill says:
I don't know why this idea is getting so much criticism. I love musicals, and Operas are just musicals without dialogue. I would leap for joy at a Harry Potter Opera... if and ONLY if it was done fantastically. I'm sure that if the idea was taken seriously, the music would be written by someone great. I don't know this woman's style at all, so I couldn't judge. But I would hope that someone with great talent for both the musical score and the words themselves would be the composer.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 5:33 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
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merri maven says:
I'm not really sure about making an opera out of the HP series. It seems pretty weird and I don't know how they can include the different elements of everything HP has to offer. If JKR isn't giving it the thumbs up, then it really isn't a good idea.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 5:33 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 710
Crookshanks the Auror says:
I think it might be great. It would be pretty interesting to see.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Electra
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ThePhantomsRose says:
Wow I never even thought anything close to a HO opera and I ADORE Opera... ~Wings~ *dies laughing* *starts thinking on what charater and laughs more* but an HP opera...thats a differnt story I dont know I can kinda see why JKR would be against it it would change some aspects of the story and opera is all about one thing basicaly if you translate it and "that" isnt in the books so yeah...
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 6:55 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
Brittany** says:
Oh my god... I really hope that Harry Potter really becomes oprea because that would be awesome, just a whole new experience about Harry and friends! I am really hoping that this happens.
Brittany**
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 9:10 PM EST
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