Composer

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Glen Roven

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Average_duration

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20:17

The Runaway Bunny is a children's book written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. It was first published in 1942 and has since become a beloved classic. In 1992, composer Glen Roven adapted the book into a musical composition for orchestra and narrator. The premiere of The Runaway Bunny took place on April 4, 1992, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The piece is divided into four movements, each corresponding to a different scene in the book. The first movement, "The Runaway Bunny," introduces the main character, a young bunny who tells his mother that he wants to run away. The music is playful and lighthearted, with a sense of adventure and excitement. The second movement, "The Fisherman," features the bunny imagining himself as a fisherman, a rock, and a bird, all in an effort to escape his mother's watchful eye. The music is more contemplative and dreamlike, with a sense of longing and yearning. The third movement, "The Circus," finds the bunny imagining himself as a circus performer, a sailboat, and a crocus, all in an effort to evade his mother's love. The music is more upbeat and energetic, with a sense of joy and celebration. The final movement, "The Runaway Bunny Returns," sees the bunny realizing that no matter where he goes or what he does, his mother will always be there for him. The music is more tender and emotional, with a sense of love and comfort. Overall, The Runaway Bunny is a charming and whimsical musical adaptation of a beloved children's book. Glen Roven's composition captures the spirit of the story and brings it to life in a new and exciting way.

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