The Anonymous Lover — LA Opera

LA Opera proudly presents The Anonymous Lover (L'Amant Anonyme), an unjustly neglected 1780 chamber opera by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a pioneering Black composer who was a contemporary of Mozart. The comic romance tells the story of Léontine, a beautiful young widow who has become disillusioned with love. Much to her surprise, she receives a steady stream of letters and gifts from an unknown man professing his undying passion. This amuses her friend Valcour, who also claims to have no interest in romance. But now, after hiding his true feelings for years, Valcour works up the courage to reveal that he himself is the devoted secret admirer. Will his (inevitably awkward) confession sway a woman sworn to resist all affairs of the heart?

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Music

Duration:

113 minutes

Year:

2020

Director:

Bruce A. Lemon, Jr.

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Company:

Los Angeles Opera

Cast:

Léontine

Valcour

Ophémon

Dorothée

Jeannette

Crew:

Director

Conductor

Set Designer

Costume Design

Dramaturgy