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The Trumpet of the Swan
 

He raised his trumpet and blew a strong, clear note. It was the greatest moment of his life.

Meet Louis, a young swan born without a voice. With the help of a boy named Sam and a stolen trumpet, Louis sets out to prove that even the quietest among us can make the loudest impact.

A “novel symphony for actors and orchestra”, The Trumpet of the Swan brings E.B. White’s classic novel to the stage with lively narration performed by a group of actors alongside a cinematic, lyrical score played live by Orchestra Victoria.

Adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Marsha Norman and Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, this charming testament to the power of music was a hit at its Kennedy Center premiere, with the Washington Post declaring “this lushly scored work will send you home with a helpless, contented smile on your face.”

The Trumpet of the Swan is a perfect opportunity to introduce young people in your life to the joys of orchestral music and storytelling, but rich enough to thrill even the most experienced music lovers.

 

Event details

Venue: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Bookings: https://opera.org.au/productions/the-trumpet-of-the-swan-melbourne/
Start Date: Friday 20 November 2026

 

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