A ballet by

John Craton

Scene: A zoo after closing

Synopsis

After the zoo closes to the public, the animals begin gathering one by one or in groups in anticipation of a soirée. The kingly lion is the last to arrive, and he directs that the festivities are to begin. The ballet concludes with a grand waltz of all the animals.

The work is dedicated to Boleyn Willis-Zeger, director of the Legacy Studios for the Performing Arts.

Principals

(in order of appearance)

• Butterflies
• Bear
• Swan
• Bats
• Monkeys
• Meerkats
• Reptiles
• Kangaroos
• Gazelle
• Lion

Audio Files

• Introduction
• Butterflies
• Bear
• Swan
• Bats
• Monkeys
• Meerkats
• Reptiles
• Kangaroos
• Gazelle
• Lion
• Finale

Instrumentation

The work is scored for full orchestra, in various instrumental combinations.

Total length: appoximately 31 minutes. Score and parts are available on request. Please contact the composer for more information.

Photos from the 6 June 2015 Premiere

Photo Copyright © 2015 by Cheryl Hudson Henderson. Used by permission.

Photo Copyright © 2015 by Stephen Craton. Used by permission.