Itinéraire musical Vol. 2

One act lyrical tale for soloist, choir of children and instrumental ensemble. Libretto by Jean-Luc Tardieu from Maurice Druon's tale. Music by Henri Sauguet. Illustration by Roland Sabatier. Once upon a time... Tistou falling asleep during school, does his education at 'the school of life'. A gardening lesson reveals that he has the 'green thumbs' : ... from them seeds bloom instantly. In others lessons of order, poverty and sickness, he uses his gift to the hospital, the jail and he transforms his town into Mirepoil-les-fleurs. Shocked by the war between the 'Vas-y' and the 'Va-t'en' (fighting for a piece of oil desert because 'oil is essential to the war'), he uses his thumbs' power war will cease when the canons launch flowers. CD included.