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Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer
(Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver) (2019)Libretto by Susanne Felicitas Wolf, after the children's novel by Michael Ende (G)
musical singer(f),2S,M,2T,2Bar; small children's chorus (opt);
2(II=picc).2(II=corA).2(II=bcl).2(II=dbn)-2.2.2.1-perc(2)-harp-pft-sheng(opt)-erhu(opt)-strings;
reduced ('Zurich') version: 1(=picc).1.1.1(=dbn)-1.1.1.0-perc(2)-pft-accordion-elec.vln-strings(1.1.1.1.1)
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B&B
Komische Oper, Berlin
Christian von Götz, director
Conductor: Ivo Hentschel
Company: Komische Oper Berlin
| Jim Button | Musical singer (female) |
| Luke | Low baritone |
| King Alfred the Quarter-to-Twelfth / Nepomuk / The Minister Pi Pa Po | High Baritone |
| Mrs. Whaat / Mrs. Grindtooth | Mezzo-soprano |
| Mr. Sleeve / Mr. Tur Tur / Vulture No.1 | Tenor |
| The Emperor / Vulture No.2 | Tenor |
| Ping Pong | Countertenor/Soprano |
| Li Si | Soprano |
| Sea creatures | small ensemble |
| Imprisoned children | small choral ensemble of children |
| The Door's Guardian, 2 Dragon Guards, Echoes, Volcanoes | off-stage voices |
| Guards, retinue, sailors | supernumeraries |
| Emma | A locomotive |
Because the island of Morrowland with its two mountains has become too small for its four inhabitants (including the king), Luke and the orphan Jim are forced to venture into the outside world. On their marvelous journey they discover foreign lands, overcome many dangers, and rescue Princess Li Si from the clutches of the terrible dragon woman, Mrs. Grindtooth. After gathering many new experiences, they return together to their homeland, bringing with them a new, floating island in tow. "Why it’s called Morrowland, nobody knows. That’s just its name!" A tale about friendship and getting to know strangers that has lost none of its charm or relevance.
Komische Oper Berlin
Comic, Poetic