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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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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
That sounds very very strange. I never really thought of HP as an opera... it would just be so weird. How would they show some of the parts like the tasks in the fourth book and stuff (if they were even allowed to do it up to the fourth)? It may be interesting to see just to find out how they're going to pull it off.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 6:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 525
Draco'z Devil says:
Well i certainly would want to see it as an opera. i hope JKR gives Moon permision. and Moon is right. JKR can't keep her 'baby' to herself forever, it has to grow up sometime.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
Potter an oprea? really weard!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:13 PM EST
Healer in Training
Points: 2661
nubian_weasley01 says:
Well, the Harry Potter Opera doesn't sound so great to me. Im being very bias here because I don't care for Operas in the first place.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
Huh.... Thats interesting I guess. A little strange I do haev to admit. I can't wait to see what happens in the end though weither she actually gets permission or not.
*%* Susanna *%*
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
øffe-joe687½ says:
An opera???
Well, if ABBA can be turnned into to a opera.... then why not.
Or was that a muscical???
Dosent matter.
Harry potter would be more sutted for a muscical though.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
EmmaWatsonSF says:
Oh my God.... WOW that would be weird! o.O Yooooooooooooooooouuu are the chooooooosen oooonneeeeee lalalalallaaaa
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:35 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
AHAHAHA!
Weird. I would not see that.
It just sounds odd.
I dont really like opera
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
bruja-blanca says:
Well I didn't like reading...and now I cant' stop....thanks to HP...so maybe I will like opera after HP opera...who knows?...
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:42 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
Thats a bit unsettling. I don't think that its a very good idea. Its completely rediculous! Imagine Harry belting out operawhile fighting Voldemort?? Agh, please keep her from doing this..
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
A harry potter opera? Sounds like it might be interesting. I think i might go see that opera!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 8:01 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
An opera? ham....i don't think that is a bad idea..It may tend to more people to like Harry Potter! Maybe older people.! Great! But a bit strange..
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 8:06 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Um, they idea doesn't really agree with me at the moment. i'll have top see the finished product to draw my conclusion
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 8:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 492
~Mrs. Black Wood~ says:
A Harry Potter Opera?!?! I don't think so!! That is just taking it a bit far- I have the exact same thought as you, Mo Squit Oh, that the movies are bad enough! But an Opera, that's wickedly wrong.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 8:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
Well, it would be different, that's for sure. There really isn't any part of life that JKR hasn't touched.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 8:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 558
purplerose39 says:
I love going to the opera but I don't see Harry Potter as being one. One think is that a lot of opera end in tradegy and I don't want the last book to have a tragic ending.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 8:57 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
Oliver_Wood_is_my_idol says:
that would be the coolest thing ever!! I would love to see that! I hope she gets permission!!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 8:57 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Oh how could an opera do any justice to the novels? The movies have a hard time trying to fit in all the plot. An opera...? No!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1922
doodle_pancake says:
I don't think it's a good idea because the movies pretty much ruined it and you can do even less in a play. Unless they're going to make it REALLY long, then they shouldn't attempt it.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:11 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
I dont know... I dont see it working...
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Ginny511 says:
That would be so cool i hope they give her permission!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 955
witch46 says:
It would be extremely difficult to arrange an oprea about Haryy Potter, I don't think JK would permit it, I don't think she'd even think about it until the movies are finished coming out!!!
*~witch46~*
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:45 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Okay i have heard it all now...
the opera? okay how can someone sing the entire book?
peace
love
happiness
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
Okkkkk thats kind of weird :S i dont think id go see it if they did end up making it, it would look too corny or somthing. meh i dont know :S
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
I would say No. God I can't imagine Harry Potter as an opera. I would not really want to see that happen. I love harry Potter and everything, but I would not go and see a Harry Potter opera. I sencerley hope it never comes to pass.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 10:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 686
StormbreakerGirl says:
Are you serious? A Harry Potter opera? Whoa how weird! Exciting though!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 10:06 PM EST
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