The Gift of the Magi (Ekstrom)

The Gift of the Magi (Ekstrom)

Peter Ekstrom, O. Henry

The Gift of the Magi (Ekstrom)

The Gift of the Magi (Ekstrom)

Peter Ekstrom, O. Henry

Overview

This tells the classic O. Henry short story, through music and lyrics, of the young couple in New York on Christmas Eve 1905, who loved each other so much that each sold his most prized possession to buy the other a Christmas present. Their special gifts bring a touching reaffirmation of their unselfish love. Published with The Last Leaf in An O. Henry Christmas. The vocal score is available separately.

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  • Time Period: 1900-1910
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences

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Peter Ekstrom

Peter Ekstrom was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in nearby Painesville. He received a B.A. from Antioch College in 1973. Five years later, he went down the Mississippi on a raft from St. Louis to New Orleans with the Otrabanda Troupe, stopping to do shows in 32 towns alo ...

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