Nils Karlsson Pyssling

Bertil’s parents are always working, so the boy is often home alone, trying to stave off boredom. But this routine is suddenly interrupted when he hears a noise that seems to be coming from the wall. He can hardly believe his eyes: someone has actually moved into the mouse hole in his wall! A little fellow who introduces himself as Nils Karlsson Thumb. The two hit it off right away, and Nils Karlsson Thumb invites Bertil to his mousehole apartment. But how could he possibly fit through the mousehole? It takes a little magic for Bertil to shrink so they can go on adventures together behind the wall.

A clever, sensitive, and clearly told chamber opera for soprano and violin. For children ages four and up (and adults).