I need Silmarillion operas to exist...
So many tales from The Silmarillion would be absolutely phenomenal as an opera or better yet, a cycle of operas. If I had to choose, my two dream adaptations would be:
1. The Children of Hurin: Epic tragedy is what opera is all about! This story is so Wagnerian--doomed hero, cursed weapons, dragons, death, betrayal...(And unlike Wagner's operas, when the siblings realize they have committed incest, they are appropriately horrified.)
2. The Lay of Luthien: Again, this tragic romance would be perfect in an opera! Star crossed lovers...epic quests...magic... I mean, singing is pivotal to the plot! Sauron and Finrod literally battle by singing! Luthien uses song to cast spells numerous times, even enchanting Morgoth himself! It just makes sense, people.
If there are any opera composers out there up to the task, I would gladly offer my services as a librettist. (Manifesting my super niche dream job via Tumblr lol)
Any other opera fans out there in the Tolkien fandom?













