The Three Legged Monster is a delightful musical legend taking children and adults alike on an exciting tour among the instruments of the orchestra.

The twin violins, Violi and Violo, hear a thrilling story about a three legged monster with a wing in the shape of a triangle, which flies over the forest at night casting an enormous shadow and producing strange noises. One morning they sneak out of the house and start an adventurous search for the monster. Whom do they meet on their way? Will they find the monster?

The answer lies in this wonderful story written by Hanna Yaddor-Avni and the attractive music composed by one of Israel's leading composers Tzvi Avni, with charming illustrations done by Lucy Elkivity.

The Three Legged Monster was premiered with great success on March 10, 1996 by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gisele Ben-Dor.

The Hebrew version was premiered in Israel six months later by the Israel Chamber Orchestra. Since then it was successfully presented in San Diego by the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra, at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida by the Israel Chamber Orchestra, with the author as narrator, by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra. The German premiere of the piece (Das Dreibeinige Monster) was given by the Saarland Radio Orchestra in December 2001. All performances have had wonderful reactions from children and adults alike.

The duration of the performance is about 22-25 minutes. The piece is available in English, Hebrew, German and Japanese. It is also available on video in the Hebrew language. An English version is in preparation.

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Comments on the "The Three Legged Monster"
"…The Three Legged Monster is an important contribution to musical education, accompanied by artistic entertainment and enjoyment. I am happy to recommend this lovely work of art to be part of the music curriculum in kindergartens and schools, as well as an inseparable part of mutual family experiences."
Ofer Turiel, Inspector General of Music Education, The Israel Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, January 24, 1999

"Only the most positive feedback has been received from those who attended the Family Concerts on Sunday. Everyone thought "The Three Legged Monster" was a wonderful story that was both educational and entertaining. The slides were enchanting and the children loved them…"
Pamela Chaconas , Education director The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (following the world premiere under Gisele Ben-Dor) March 12, 1996

"…The work received wide acclaim and was a great success. The piece, narrated in English with much charm by the author, Mrs. Yaddor-Avni, was enthusiastically received by the thousands of children of all ages. The colourful artistic illustrations by Lucy Elkivity added to the joyful experience of the event that was both educational and spiritual experience."
Idith Zvi, Director General Israel Chamber Orchestra (following a successful U.S. tour of the ICO under Philippe Entremont) February 10, 1999

"…Not only was it such a privilege to have the author and composer here with us, but you also did the narration so beautifully that the children in the audiences were absolutely enthralled."
Susan B. Tilley, Regional Arts Administrator, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, Florida April 5, 1999

"…We had such wonderful comments from children and adults alike! They thorougly enjoyed not only the entertaining narrative, but also the delightful slides… Thanks again for your marvelous co-creation! It brought great enjoyment to our audience members, children and adults alike!"
Paul Ferington, guest conductor The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, January 29, 1999