Bernard Hughes’ opera for young people Chincha-Chancha Cooroo or, The Weaver’s Wedding was commissioned by the London-based company W11 Opera and premiered at the Royal College of Music in December 2006, conducted by Philip Colman.

The story is taken from a collection of Bengali animal fables and the libretto was written by the distinguished poet and translator William Radice.

Written for a cast of 75 the opera is a madcap comedy of misunderstanding in which a wily Jackal arranges to marry the local Weaver to a grand Princess – with chaotic consequences.

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Following the success of the premiere, a further production of Chincha-Chancha Cooroo has been confirmed in Cambridge, Massachusetts in April 2009. There are also plans to take a version of the show to Calcutta.

A medley of songs from the opera is available for schools and choirs unable to stage the full opera.

For any queries about the opera or to request perusal scores please contact info@bernardhughes.co.uk.