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Through his simple music, the cricket summons a peaceful sleep for the Child, transforming a cold winter night into a dream of summer meadows. Performance Context

The cricket looks around and sees that this Child, lying in a simple manger, has no music to soothe Him. He asks, "Who will play for Him?". maja_nawotczynska_za_kominem_swierszczyk_spal

Realizing he has his own "green fiddle" (his wings/legs), the cricket takes his place by the manger. He begins to play the most beautiful lullaby, one filled with the scents of "mother-of-thyme and chamomile" and memories of "warm, green days". Through his simple music, the cricket summons a