| 词条 | Fool's Paradise (opera) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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SynopsisScene 1The scene opens with Atzel appearing as a child at bedtime. He begs Nanny to tell him his favorite story-the story of Paradise. Nanny describes a place where nobody works or strains and everybody enjoys luxuries usually reserved for the righteous. Atzel drifts to sleep, barely heeding her warning that only the dead can reach Paradise. Scene 2Atzel, now eighteen years old, and his father Kadish are laboring. Atzel, who is due to marry the beautiful Aksah, is starting to feel resentment towards the hard work inherent in the adult life that lies before him. He reminisces about childhood and dreams of Paradise. He realizes Paradise could be the solution to his problems. Imagining that he has died, he announces to his loved ones that a funeral should be planned, as he is on his way to Paradise. Kadish laments for his son. Scene 3Atzel's parents, distraught, seek council with Doctor Yoetz. The Doctor asks for eight days to cure Atzel. His plan is to ensure Atzel be careful what he wish for by burying the young man. Both scared and hopeful, the parents agree to the remedy. A funeral is held. Scene 4Atzel's room is arranged to look like Paradise. Atzel is delighted by Angels who bring him cakes and ripe fruits. However, he begins to grow restless, desiring to get out of bed and use his body. The Angels remind him that in Paradise one need only relax and enjoy oneself. Atzel finds that this place is also burdened by routine and boredom. Resentful, he wants out of Paradise and wishes he were alive. The Angels declare him unready for their world and announce his return to life. Scene 5Atzel is welcomed back to life by his family his fiancé Aksah. He has realized his love for life. A celebration ensues at the wedding of Atzel and Aksah. AwardsFool's Paradise received the winning prize in the Vienna Modern composition competition in 1994.[2]References1. ^{{cite news|last=Weber|first=Derek|title=Much Too Beautiful to be True, Children's Opera for the Grown-Ups|date=1994-11-22|newspaper=Salzburger Nachrichten|location=Salzburg}} 2. ^{{cite news|last=Kager|first=Heinhard|date=1994-11-21|title=Rückker aus dem Geleetörtchen-Paradies|newspaper=Der Standard|location=Vienna}} External links
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