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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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Student
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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
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
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PowerGranger says:
I have to say this artist's argument is compelling, especially her comment that having HP as the subject could draw fans to opera for the first time and create more interest in opera itself. That's pretty noble. But, at the same time, I'm sure WB and JKR have to look at it just as it does all other iterations of the HP story that are unauthorized. Remember when some kids wanted to act out HP for their school play and it was squashed by the lawyers? Same thing here. You can't open the floodgates.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 9:29 PM EST
Auror
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Tenshi says:
I wonder why Jo and Warner Bros didn't want an opera of HP... the idea wasn't tooo... wow.... I wonder...
hahaha that makes me think of LotR!
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 10:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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I Who Lived..To Read says:
Hmm. That could be interesting. I'm not sure if I would care to sit through an opera, even if it is about Harry Potter. Although, I would certainly give it a try, if it were to happen and came to a town near me, which I'm almost positive it wouldn't because we're not nearly mainstream.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 10:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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~*Veela Grl *~ says:
It might be a little weird to see Harry Potter as an opera. Or am I the only one who thinks that? Well it might actually be kinda cool to see. I don;t know. I'll have to hear more before my decision.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 11:32 PM EST
Professor
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hpff_#1 says:
I would deny that too. I mean the idea would be good if it were just one book but this is a series of 7 books that I personally find impossible to put into a 3 or 4 hour opera production. There will be vital, missing information and the message wouldn't be the same as written. Rowling knows what she's doing.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 11:36 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
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BlackKatL 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."
I have to agree. The whole opera thing is nice.... but not adapted to HP. It's to complex to show. And probably end up pretty heavy for the audience to take.
Posted Jul 18, 2006 at 11:56 PM EST
Auror
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Jbird says:
HP in a opera? I don't know about that. I can see why they would hesitate. I just don't see it raking in that much money-and that's all the corporations want these days. I'd say she hasn't got much of a shot on that one but good luck to her anyways.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 12:11 AM EST
Witch
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Jaci Scully says:
Awesome! Harry Potter opera! My two favorites merged! Now I can have a chance to be in Potterverse :)
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 1:12 AM EST
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Sinjin Of Montecore says:
I wouldn`t be albe to see it please say it aint so........
NNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 1:04 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
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Eleanor says:
I'm glad that is won't be an Opra. I hate Opra, and I can't imagine this come off that well. It is like the idea of th Jerry Springer Opera. Utterly ridiculars.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 6:04 PM EST
Head Girl
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Padfoots Escape says:
Mmmmm, im not to sure i would like harry potter in opera form, that would be kind of weird.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 6:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Dracos_Gurl13 says:
Holy crap! That is very umm interesting. I think that she would definetly profit because fans would be naturally curious but I don't think it would stay that way. It's opera which is just not that appealing. I think that Rowling and Warner Brothers should approve her though because they would profit from it as well.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Muggle
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loooonylovegood says:
Haaa haa haaaa . That's the funniest thing I've ever heard!
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 7:22 PM EST
Student
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DreamSickle123 says:
Whoa! An opera??! Seems way too far for Harry Potter... Maybe it might be interesting.... I dunno....
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 8:24 PM EST
Head House Elf
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Dobby says:
Harry Potter opera? That's weird. Too weird. I wouldn't want to see it.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 10:37 PM EST
Squib
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harryfan890 says:
I can't image it in my head as a oprea it would be funny seeing Harry Potter singing SHE KILLED HIM SHE KILLED HIM I'LL KILL HER [Book Order of the Phoenix Person Saying it Harry Potter].
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 10:40 PM EST
Head Girl
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summerbreeze says:
An Opera of Harry Potter?!?! That would be... interesting. L0l Harryfan, yea that would be soooo hilarious seeing harry singing or something... but also sortof of weirddd!!!!
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 11:01 PM EST
Wizard
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Magic_Ty4 says:
I'm not sure how well the story would transfer into an opera but if someone put alot of effort into it i'm sure it'd be ok.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 11:21 PM EST
Witch
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Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
I love the opera... but harry as one...I don't know it would be very wierd.
Posted Jul 19, 2006 at 11:22 PM EST
Witch
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ProngsForLily says:
She's going to kill everything! Sorry but I don't think operas are such a great idea for HP. It's not going to be the same.
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 12:53 AM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
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dominor says:
Huhu it would be awesome!!I would MAKE my mother to go with me there,cause she has made me follow her sometimes in the opera when i din't want to!Revenge mom REVENGE!!HAHAHA!!
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 4:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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aWeasley Angel says:
Interestin concept, bu ti don't think I'd enjoy Harry in Opera form.
Sorry
No Cigar for that.
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 12:17 PM EST
Half-Blood Stud
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Golden Snitch Seeker says:
WOw this will be awesome if it really happens. I go to the opera with my Grandma and would enjoy this very much so. I wonder how it'll do .
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 2:45 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
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Isilwen Ciryatan says:
A Harry Potter opera?! That's certainly different. However, I'm not sure how successful it would be. Movies are one thing, but an opera??
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 3:14 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
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Nienna Narmolanya says:
Ahh, what a sponge. She can go write her own operas with conflicts and drama. Honestly, to me, it sounds like she's just trying to get a cut out of the Harry Potter industry. I don't think it's a good idea. Just ...no.
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST
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