The Rat Came Back
The Rat Came Back (2018) 55′ Op. 24 (Libretto: Emily Anderson) Commissioned by Opéra de Poche
4 voices (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass-baritone), piano.
Merriment ensues when an eccentric throuple acquire a shabby French château and meet their match in the form of its lone inhabitant, Marcus the Rat. This zany yet heartwarming tale of friendship triumphing over jealousy is sure to delight children and adults alike.