The Bremen Town Musicians, funded by MRAC
This operatic adaptation of one of the stories in the Grimm's Fairy Tales anthology not only teaches audiences the principles of opera; it tells a compelling story of the power of diversity (the four characters are a dog, a cat, a rooster, and a donkey) and the value that an older generation can provide society.
RDO created this performance as an outreach project to grade schools and retirement communities.
This activity was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
The donkey, dog, rooster, and cat seem an unlikely ensemble but the audience is enraptured
The four animals wonder whether they can set aside their differences
The audience reaction to these performances has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, amongst old and young alike
The donkey, dog, rooster, and cat seem an unlikely ensemble but the audience is enraptured