The Peddler’s dream: for reader and string quartet

Abstract

The Peddler’s Dream is the twelfth in a series of musical stories for children, involving small ensembles, reader, and solo instruments. It is adapted from a folk tale found in Joseph JACOB’s ENGLISH FAIRY AND OTHER FOLK TALES as well as in numerous other countries’ folklore. The Dancing Turtle (1999), The Singing Cucaracha (2000), Lazy Jack (2001), The Penguin Parade (2002), The Dancing Shoes (2003) Anansi and the Hat Shaking Dance (2006), The Cat that Walked by Himself (2007), How the Camel Got His Hump (2008), The Magic Pot (2009), The Frog Prince (2010) and the Magic Snake (2011) are the previous pieces in the series.