THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO
for three narrators, woodwind quintet and piano
A Vivid, Engaging, and Imaginative Musical Tale for Family Concerts
The Adventures of Pinocchio (2009) by Lior Navok is a 61-minute musical tale in two acts for three narrators, woodwind quintet, and piano. Based on Carlo Collodi’s classic story, the work follows Pinocchio’s journey toward identity, responsibility, and moral growth. Beneath the colorful characters and familiar episodes lies a deeply human narrative about learning from mistakes and discovering one’s place in the world. With an English libretto by Navok, the piece offers a vivid, engaging, and imaginative addition to the contemporary repertoire for family concerts and narrative chamber music, serving as a standout highlight in the modern repertoire for The Adventures of Pinocchio.
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About the Music
The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 61‑minute, two‑act musical tale that brings Carlo Collodi’s classic story to life for family audiences. At its heart, the work follows Pinocchio’s journey from a mischievous wooden puppet to a real boy — a path shaped by curiosity, mistakes, moral choices, and the gradual discovery of empathy and responsibility. Musically, the work blends narration, character acting, and colorful orchestration to create an accessible introduction to opera and symphonic storytelling. Written for the Hindemith Quintet and supported by the Eric and Edith Siday Charitable Foundation, it is available in two versions — for woodwind quintet and piano, or for chamber orchestra — and in multiple languages, making it adaptable for a wide range of family‑concert settings.The tale’s enduring educational power lies in its gentle but honest portrayal of learning through experience: the consequences of lying, the value of kindness, the importance of listening, and the courage required to grow. Through humor, vivid characters, and moments of genuine emotion, the piece invites children to reflect on their own choices while enjoying a lively theatrical adventure.
Specifications
- Duration: 61 minutes in two acts
- Year Composed: 2009
- Instrumentation: 3 actors (F, M, M), Flute/Piccolo, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, and Piano
- Story By: Carlo Collodi
- Libretto: Lior Navok
- Language: English
Product and Rental Information
- Performance Materials: Available for rental. Performers must fill out the Music Rental Form to obtain the full performance scores and parts.
- Study Scores: Available for instant purchase and download.
- Availability: Instant PDF Download (Study Score).
- Return Policy: Digital downloads are not eligible for returns.
- Condition: New
THE ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO (score in English) [PDF download]
BASIC INFORMATION
Item: Full Score Format: PDF Download Edition: 2nd Edition Copyright: Lior Navok Publisher: Lior Navok Music Pages: 181 Paper Size: DIN A4 / Letter Language: English RENTAL MATERIALS
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PROGRAM NOTES
Program Notes:
We all smile when we hear the name Pinocchio: the wooden puppet with its growing nose, its creator Geppetto, the talking cricket, the cat and fox, and of course, the Blue Fairy… We usually perceive Pinocchio as light-hearted and carefree, but beneath this vivid and colorful story lies something sophisticated and deeply touching. This is the story of a puppet that learns the hard way how to find its identity and forge its own path in society, how to learn from tough lessons, how to care for others, and how to take responsibility. Pinocchio grapples with moral dilemmas of good versus bad, unfolding one after another in a seemingly simple yet amusing manner. Among other children's stories, Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio presents a model of storytelling as education.
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