THE FIREBRINGERS
A ROK Commission
Premiered Season 2014-15
Composed by Chappell Kingsland
Libretto by Ben Allen-Kingsland
THE FIREBRINGERS takes us on a journey around the world to explore the fire myths of three different cultures: first, “Rainbow Crow,” from the Lenapé Indians of North America; then, the story of Prometheus from Ancient Greek mythology; and, finally, “Murilé and the Moon-Chief,” from the Chagga of Kenya and Tanzania. Fasten your seatbelt, it's time for take-off!
Appropriate for all K-5 audiences and families | Sung in English
Performance length: approx. 30 minutes
A ROK Commission
Premiered Season 2014-15
Composed by Chappell Kingsland
Libretto by Ben Allen-Kingsland
THE FIREBRINGERS takes us on a journey around the world to explore the fire myths of three different cultures: first, “Rainbow Crow,” from the Lenapé Indians of North America; then, the story of Prometheus from Ancient Greek mythology; and, finally, “Murilé and the Moon-Chief,” from the Chagga of Kenya and Tanzania. Fasten your seatbelt, it's time for take-off!
Appropriate for all K-5 audiences and families | Sung in English
Performance length: approx. 30 minutes