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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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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
Auror
Points: 2031
PHOENIX5625 says:
HP Opera, wow I would go and see that. They may get permission after all the movies are out.
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 5:37 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4260
Firestrike212 says:
That sounds a little too weird. I def wouldnt want to see that.
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 7:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 634
Tammyant says:
I think the important thing to remember is that you wouldn't have to see it if you didn't want to. It might be cool if they did it in English. Most opera are in different languages, right? I've been to the ballet, but not the opera...
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 8:03 PM EST
Auror
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tonks 27 says:
Hmmmm, going out at midnight to get the book at it's release is one thing. Going out at midnight to watch the movie first is one thing. but going to the opera? um, i'm with rowling's stance on this one.
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 10:33 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 349
Danny's Number 1 Girl says:
Harry Potter the opera. I would like to see that. I wonder how they would manage to portray the books by song. I think that would be interesting! :)
Posted Jul 20, 2006 at 10:38 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
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5225 says:
Everything is possible, porobably in due time, we will actually see the opera of Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 21, 2006 at 11:12 AM EST
Auror
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Summers Day says:
I would totalyl love a Harry Potter Opera! That's awesome...
Posted Jul 21, 2006 at 1:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1429
Wulfric_Brian says:
Eh, that could be potentially really awkward... that's almost as creepy as "Lord of the Rings: the Musical" due out on stage very soon. I'd probably see, though, just to support allo things HP. But still, weird...
Posted Jul 22, 2006 at 6:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2325
mad_eye muggle says:
WOW!That's quite interesting to know.I can't belive that "HP" has gone opera.That would be really amazing to watch isn't it?HP ROCKS!
Posted Jul 22, 2006 at 10:47 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 48
Addie Woo says:
It seems like it would be way over the top.... I can see why Jo and WB don't don't want it to happen. I just think that HP wouldn't really work as a opera.
Posted Jul 23, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Squib
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Werewolf Cal says:
Potter The Opera? Sounds good. I'd go and see it. Mainly because its Potter and I'd feel obliged to go to see it. It's good news that Potter can reach so many new heights and attract many new audiences but it is a bit wierd to have these books made into operas. Potter already has a famous worldwide known score now by John Williams and people would instantly expect it when they saw the opera. Cal
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 10:02 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 513
Humphrey Belcher says:
Potter the Opera? I think this lady's pushing it too far. I really can't imagine Harry Potter [i] The Opera [i]
Posted Jul 26, 2006 at 8:22 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 799
Dr EraseR says:
This is so great !!!! The mere idea of our beloved novels to appear in such a great type of art is so thrilling. JKR & WB , Please give her a permission
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 8:44 PM EST
Parselmouth
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Thestral Eyes says:
I cant see why theyre denying her permission. Rowling let her books be butchered by alowing them to become films, dont see why shed object to an actual art form like opera. They probably want to milk HP for all its money in the books and films first, then after a few eyars grant permission to keep the coin rolling in *sighs*
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 6:44 AM EST
Witch
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Elphaba_Thropp says:
I think a HP opera is taking it a bit too far. Rowling I think is doing the right thing by not allowing this. HP should remain a great book and a fun film.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 6:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 600
danebabe says:
Wow. i think that's a little bit too much in my opinion. an opera? why not a musical?
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 3:54 PM EST
The Jedi Who Says Ni!
Points: 6506
Jel E.Bean says:
ooh I hope this comes to New York City I would love to go see it!
I wonder what stories and plots they would add in, I bet the werewolf. to give it a jekyul and hyde feel!
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 10:55 PM EST
Auror
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Chahat says:
Seems like a really nice idea. Different way of seeing things. I guess it will affect the movies. Maybe she'll get permission after all 7 are out.
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 1:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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hermygrangergirl says:
Wow.. interesting indeed.. I would certainly attend it to see how it is. Of course there'll always be the debate of transforming the Harry Potter book material into different kinds of media, as the Warner Bros. movie industry has allready done. Nothing, in my opinion, will ever reach the quality and depth of the books, but people will probably try adopting the story for purposes such as these.
Posted Aug 3, 2006 at 2:17 PM EST
Muggle
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ChattyMatty says:
I am left wondering...will Ms. Moon's comitment to Harry be as fated as the previous unlicensed 'project' she was working on when J.K. hit the scene, her "Star Wars Opera Cycle"? Or perhaps with the increasing popularity of Disney's Pirates of the Carribean movie series will we soon hear Richard Leach canoodling 'Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum' instead of El Toredor? But the most glaring question is of course what use shall she make of the Water Harmonica (formerly her 'Yoda uses the Force' leitmotif) in the Harry Cycle. My thougts might lean towards the Vela girls, but then my thoughts often lean towards the Vela girls...
-M
P.S.- Just in case any of you out there were tempted. PLEASE let's not hear about a 'Phantom of the DaVinci Code' coming to Playstation PSP anytime soon...
Posted Aug 8, 2006 at 7:31 AM EST
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