MPR’s Stephen Smith talks with composer Robert Moran about his operatic work “From the Towers of the Moon.” Moran promotes the idea of children operas. Piece also includes interview clips of soprano Elisabeth Como and composer John Adams.

“From the Towers of the Moon” is an old tale that Moran found in a Japanese children's book. It's the story of an extraterrestrial girl a moon goddess banished into exile on Earth during her stay. She learns the meaning of love and so do the people she meets. Moran says the Moon Princess is the kind of old-time hero opera producers wanted.

Segment includes music clips.