Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a comic love story for the ages! Written in 1780 by the virtuoso Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the chamber opera The Anonymous Lover tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy young widow disenchanted with the notion of love, who starts receiving letters from an anonymous admirer. In this joyful new co-production by Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia, Bologne’s stirring music is complemented by a fresh book adaptation from the pen of Obie Award-winning Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge, mixing English dialogue with the original French singing. Don’t miss an evening of lighthearted mishaps, heartfelt melodies, and endearing characters that will inspire you to root for true love! 

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The Anonymous Lover

The Huntington Theatre

One hour prior to each performance, audience members are encouraged to attend a free lecture that is open to all ticket holders. These lectures, held in the Tobin Center’s Feik Rotunda, are designed to be educational for opera-goers of all ages and are offered to help the audience gain a better understanding of the production they are about to experience.

Hansel and Gretel

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

### Event Description: Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel

**Event Overview:**
Experience the enchanting opera "Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdinck, presented by the Utah Opera. This captivating performance follows the adventures of the courageous siblings, Hansel and Gretel, as they navigate a treacherous forest and confront powerful forces that threaten to engulf them. Their bond of sibling love serves as a powerful force against the darkness, making this opera a heartwarming tale of resilience and the enduring power of love.

**Performance Dates:**
- **Saturday, January 18, 2025** at 7:30 PM
- **Monday, January 20, 2025** at 7:00 PM
- **Wednesday, January 22, 2025** at 7:00 PM
- **Friday, January 24, 2025** at 7:30 PM
- **Sunday, January 26, 2025** at 2:00 PM

**Location:**
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre  
50 W 200 S,  
Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

**Language:**
The opera will be sung in German with English supertitles.

**Key Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Stephanie Rhodes Russell
- **Stage Director:** Kyle Lang
- **Children’s Chorus Director:** Melanie Malinka
- **Hansel:** Sarah Coit
- **Gretel:** Maureen McKay
- **The Witch:** Frederick Ballentine
- **Lighting Designer:** Driscoll Otto
- **Children’s Chorus:** The Madeleine Choir School
- **Orchestra:** Utah Symphony

**Ticket Information:**
- **Season Ticket Packages:** On sale now
- **Design-A-Series & Group Tickets:** On sale May 30, 2024
- **Single-Performance Tickets:** On sale August 1, 2024

**Additional Information:**
This opera is an ideal experience to share with your biological or chosen family, offering a narrative that explores love and resilience in the face of adversity. 

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Utah Opera's official website.

Humperdinck's Hansel And Gretel

Capitol Theatre

This enchanting opera follows the adventures of the courageous siblings Hansel and Gretel as they navigate the treacherous forest and confront the powerful forces that threaten to engulf them. As Hansel and Gretel strive to outwit The Witch and find their way home, their bond of sibling love serves as a powerful force against the darkness that surrounds them.

Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel

Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre

Opera Philadelphia proudly presents the company premiere of "The Anonymous Lover," a captivating romantic comedy that stands as a testament to the genius of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. This groundbreaking 18th-century composer, often overlooked due to his race, was a contemporary of Mozart and Haydn and shines through his only surviving opera. The music, composed by Joseph Bologne with a libretto by François-Georges Fouques Deshayes, Desfontaines, based on the play "L’amant anonyme" by Stéphanie Félicité, Madame de Genlis, and adapted by Kirsten Greenidge, will be performed in French with English supertitles, offering audiences a unique and immersive experience.

Set against the backdrop of a frothy romp filled with beautiful arias and charming music, "The Anonymous Lover" tells the story of the young widow Léontine, portrayed by soprano Symone Harcum, who receives a series of passionate letters from a secret admirer. As she grapples with the possibility of new love, it becomes clear that her friend Valcour, played by tenor Khanyiso Gwenxane, is the mysterious author. This opera invites audiences to root for true love in a tale that is both ahead of its time and timeless.

The production is co-produced with Boston Lyric Opera and features a talented cast including Johnathan McCullough as Ophémon, Ashley Marie Robillard as Jeanette, Joshua Blue as Colin, and Sun-Ly Pierce as Dorothée. The creative team is led by conductor Kalena Bovell and director Dennis Whitehead Darling, with scenic coordination by Baron E. Pugh, costumes by Leslie Travers, and lighting by Driscoll Otto. Elizabeth Braden serves as the chorus master, marking her Opera Philadelphia debut.

"The Anonymous Lover" will grace the stage of the Academy of Music with performances scheduled for January 31 at 8:00 p.m. and February 2 at 2:00 p.m., during the Jan - Feb 2025 season. The opera runs for approximately 90 minutes with no intermission, promising an evening of uninterrupted enchantment.

This production is part of Opera Philadelphia’s 2024-2025 Season, supported by the Artistry Now Matching Fund and Barbara Augusta Teichert, with additional support from Judy and Peter Leone for Academy of Music productions. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the work of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and experience a romantic comedy that will leave you inspired and uplifted.

Academy of Music

How far would you go to save your one true love? In this classic myth of unwavering love that celebrates the transcendent power of music, Orpheus descends to the land of shadows to rescue his bride Eurydice. His music charms its gatekeepers, and the gods allow Eurydice to return—on the condition that Orpheus lead her back to the world of the living without gazing upon her face.

Driscoll Otto

Events

Upcoming events

18 - 26 Jan, 2025

Humperdinck's Hansel And Gretel · Utah Opera

18 - 26 Jan, 2025

Humperdinck's Hänsel und Gretel · Utah Symphony

Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025

The Anonymous Lover · Opera Philadelphia

7 - 15 Feb, 2025

Orpheus and Eurydice · Dallas Opera

Past events

16 - 18 Feb, 2024

The Anonymous Lover · Boston Lyric Opera

5 - 7 Oct, 2023

Hansel and Gretel · OPERA San Antonio

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