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The Book Club: Francesca Simon

Best of the Spectator

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From Prose to Performance: A Creative Journey

This chapter explores the dynamic collaboration between a writer and composer as they adapt a novel into both opera and cantata. It highlights the organic evolution of storytelling and the challenges of merging literature with music, alongside the writer's reflections on their transition from children's literature to more complex themes. The discussion emphasizes the significance of personal experiences and inspirations that shape their creative processes in the world of myth and fairy tales.

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