Henry Fielding, author of "Tom Jones" penned this fairytale-satire under the psuedonymn, H. Scriblerus Secundus. Tom Thumb was adapted into a light opera and staged by the 18th century marionette theaters of Dublin inserting tunes by the Celtic Harpist O'Carollan, folk ballads and songs by Dr. Arne. The Carter Family joined forces with great folk fiddler, Ruthie Dornfeld; outstanding harpsichordist, Jillon Stoppels Dupree; woodwinds whiz, Mark Roberts; sopranos, Anne-Carolyn Bird and Janet Rayor; tenor, Howard Fankhauser; and bass, David Stutz. A lively fusion of marionettes, folk music and baroque opera.