Snow Queen and Little Mermaid

"New" release Nov 1, 2008

Based on the fairy tales by
Hans Christian Andersen
Narrative and music by:
Patrick Cardy
Narrated by:
Angela Fusco & Alex Baran
Produced by:
Cmsm Concert Theatre for Kids
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THE SNOW QUEEN by Patrick Cardy
based on Hans Christian Andersen

For String Quartet and narrator. Originally commissioned by Larry Toman for the Concept String Quartet.
THE SNOW QUEEN
Tracks
1 Introduction                                                                 
2 Ice                                                                  
3 Magic Mirror                                                   
4 The Snow Queen                                             
5 Once in a time                                                 
6 Late that Night                                     
7 Glass sliver                                                      
8 Sleigh Ride                                                      
9 Kay Disappears                                               
10 The Cottage                                                    
11 Gerda in the garden                                         
12 The Crow                                                        
13 Secret Stairway                                               
14 The Prince and Princess                                   
15 Over the Hill                                                    
16 Robber Girl                                                     
17 Morning                                                          
18 Small Hut                                                        
19 Snow Flakes                                                   
20 The Palace                                                      
21 Kay                                                                 
22 Discovery                                                        
23 Eternity                                                                        
Total 31:03

THE LITTLE MERMAID by Patrick Cardy
based on Hans Christian Andersen

For flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano/celesta, percussion (vibraphone, glockenspiel, tubular chimes, water chimes, timpani, crotales, triangle, splash cymbals, sizzle cymbal, tam-tam, bass drum, bell tree, tom-tom and waterphone) and narrator. Originally commissioned by Espace Musique for the Pierrot Ensemble with the assistance of The Ontario Arts Council.

THE LITTLE MERMAID

24  Water                                                   
25  The Littlest Mermaid                                         
26 Oldest Princess                                     
27  2nd Princess                                                      
28  3rd Princess                                                       
29  4th Princess                                                       
30  5th Princess                                                       
31  Evening storm                                                   
32  Youngest Princess                                            
33  Sunset                                                              
34  The Prince                                                        
35  Storm                                                               
36  Morning                                                           
37  Silent thoughts                                      
38  The Prince survives                                           
39  The Sea Witch                                                  
40 Drinks Magic Potion                                                    
41 The Great Hall  Celebration                                          
42 Sisters’ visit                                                      
43 Marriage                                                          
44 Church Bells                                                     
45  Midnight                                   
46 Crimson Curtain           
Total 43:29