The Lucky Star (Mint Editions (Music and Performance Literature))

To prolong the inevitable, a king attempts to preserve a painter’s life when he discovers, through his astrological chart, that their fates are suddenly intertwined. The monarch is forced to keep him alive for his own personal reasons. King Ouf is a powerful leader with a weakness for astrology, myths and superstition. During a reading, it is revealed that he is spiritually linked to a traveling painter named Lazuli. If any harm comes to Lazuli, the same fate will befall the king. Therefore, King Ouf declares that when he dies, his astrologer Siroco must also be killed. In an attempt at self-preservation, both men work tirelessly to keep Lazuli alive. Originally composed by Brookfield and Caryll, The Lucky Star was later revised by Helen Lenoir. It’s a witty comedy known for its intricate plot and memorable music. Following its debut, the opera ran for more than 140 performances at London’s Savoy Theatre. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Lucky Star is both modern and readable.

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Charles H. Brookfield (1857–1913), Ivan Caryll (1861–1921) and Helen Lenoir (1852–1913) were major contributors to nineteenth and twentieth century theater. Brookfield was an English playwright who grew up under the influence of his novelist mother and her notable friends. Meanwhile, Caryll was a Belgian composer who studied music at both the Liège Conservatoire and Paris Conservatoire. Lenoir was the Scottish wife of Richard D'Oyly Carte best known for her work with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Together, these three talents would collaborate on the English opera, The Lucky Star which debuted in 1899.