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Bond, Victoria
1945-0000
(b Los Angeles, 6 May 1945). American
The Frog Prince <1984; rev (chamber version) 1990>
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Based on the familiar Grimm fable. Originally a longer version (24') for full orchestra; chamber orchestra version by the composer. A version for woodwind quintet also exists.
Source of text: Grimm brothers; text rewritten by Victoria Bond, Bob McGrath, and Ann Sperry McGrath. Language: English
Source of text: Grimm brothers; text rewritten by Victoria Bond, Bob McGrath, and Ann Sperry McGrath. Language: English
A princess befriends a frog in order to recover her favorite bauble from a deep well, but once it is recovered she breaks her promise to include him in her royal life. The king explains to her that promises must be honored, especially by princesses! Finally stricken with remorse, she kisses the frog, who turns into a handsome prince. They marry and live happily ever after. Story from the Grimm brothers.