VALLEY OF SONG Music by Ivor Novello, adaptation by Christopher Hassall, Phil Park and Ronald Hanmer SYNOPSIS Ivor Novello intended this to be his next West End show. When he died in 1950 the work was completed by Christopher Hassall - who had worked with Novello for many years - and adapted by Phil Park and Ronald Hanmer for the amateur stage. Set in Wales and Venice, the story concerns the love of a young Welsh choirmaster, David, for his leading soprano, Lily, who has ambitions to become an opera star. Following an affair with an Italian 'Count' she loses her voice - but regains it on being reunited with her true love on his return from the war, wounded but safe. With plenty of chorus work the musical numbers include: "I Know A Valley", "Rainbow In The Fountain", "Look In My Heart" and "Soldier Lad". STORY The Welsh Valleys, 1913. Nan Brewster is the largest landowner in the valley and supports the local valley choir, run by choirmaster David. David’s love for Lily, his leading soprano, creates beautiful music for the choir. But when Lily is given an opportunity to sing in Venice, she jumps at the chance, and into the arms of Ricardo, a wealthy count set on making her an international star. But, by opening night, it becomes clear that Ricardo’s intentions are not entirely honourable… As Europe is plunged into the First World War, how much is David willing to sacrifice for the woman he loves? PRINCIPALS: - 4 female, 4 male • David Evans • Nan Brewster • Olwen Jones • Gwilim • Reporter - Swansea Argus • Lily Morgan • Hugh Griffiths • Maria • Count Ricardo Favero • Gauthier INSTRUMENTATION: flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussion, harp, strings Vocal Score and Libretto available on hire only SCENES AND SETTINGS ACT I • Brewster Towers - Summer evening 1913 ACT II • Scene 1 - The Palazzo Felice - Spring morning 1914 • Scene 2 - The Same - Evening ACT III • Scene 1 - A Corridor, Brewster Towers - Winter 1914 • Scene 2 - The Terrace, Brewster Towers - Christmas 1914
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