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British composer Paul Corfield Godfrey first started sketching out scenes inspired by Tolkien’s works in the 1960s.
When the posthumously published Tolkien book,The Silmarillion, came out, Godfrey was once again inspired musically.
The musician wrote to the publisher and got permission to move forward once Tolkien’s estate heard a preview.
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Not only did they approve, but they also shared some of J.R.R.
Tolkien’s unpublished writings with the composer to help him flesh out themes.
Priscilla Tolkien, the daughter of J.R.R.
Tolkien, even joined the chorus for a performance of some scenes for the Tolkien Society.
While the trilogy will be abridged, the words will stay true to the original publication.
Don’t think you’ll be able to listen to the opera in one sitting though.
There are over 30 chapters to the opera and it is intended to be performed over six evenings.
Some scenes will have expanded musical accompaniment such as Aragorn’s wedding.
The estate also approved Godfrey’s adaptation of that, which is planned to be released in 2026.
