This week we will continue our three part series on the The Curtis Institute's production of Leoš Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen which is being presented in association with Kimmel Center Presents. We will continue to follow the story of the Vixen.
Video Clip of the Week!
We will continue to follow the story of the Vixen. Time has passed since the Vixen was captured by the Forrester. Although the vixen has grown up in captivity, she still longs for freedom. Frustrated at being teased by the Forrester's children the Vixen snaps at them and tries to make a daring escape. She is caught by the Forrester and tied up. After struggling vainly with her bonds the Vixen eventually falls asleep and dreams of freedom. She is aroused from her sleep by the Rooster and his flock of Hens. The Vixen scolds the Hens for blindly following the Rooster then attacks the flock. In the following commotion the Vixen is able to jump the fence and escape. The first clip shows the interlude between the scenes with the Vixen growing up in captivity. The next clip we continue the story with the cartoon version of the opera.
We will continue to follow the story of the Vixen. Time has passed since the Vixen was captured by the Forrester. Although the vixen has grown up in captivity, she still longs for freedom. Frustrated at being teased by the Forrester's children the Vixen snaps at them and tries to make a daring escape. She is caught by the Forrester and tied up. After struggling vainly with her bonds the Vixen eventually falls asleep and dreams of freedom. She is aroused from her sleep by the Rooster and his flock of Hens. The Vixen scolds the Hens for blindly following the Rooster then attacks the flock. In the following commotion the Vixen is able to jump the fence and escape. The first clip shows the interlude between the scenes with the Vixen growing up in captivity. The next clip we continue the story with the cartoon version of the opera.
The Original Opera Interlude
2003 Animated TV Movie
Website of the Week:
Interested in learning more about the Curtis Insitute of Music opera series and other performances? Click these links to see a schedule of their upcoming opera performances and student recitals.
Join us for A Taste of Opera:
If you want to learn more about Janáček's Vixen, then join us for A Taste of Opera, a free event on Sunday, March 13th at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). You'll get to meet sopranos Elizabeth Zharoff and Allison Sanders, who sing the roles of the Vixen and the Fox. They'll sing a little and talk about this opera, their careers, learning an opera in Czech, and more! PAFA is located at 128 N. Broad Street at the intersection of Broad and Cherry Streets in Philadelphia. The event is from 2-3 pm. After the event, you can explore PAFA's art galleries absolutely free!
Here is an English preview of the love duet that will be performed by Elizabeth Zharoff and Allison Sanders:
Opera on the Air:
On Saturday, March 12 at 12 pm, WRTI will be broadcasting The Metropolitan Opera's production of Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. Conducted by Valery Gergiev, this opera will feature bass René Pape as Boris Godunov, soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk as Princess Marina, and tenor Aleksandrs Antonenko as Dimitri.
Next week: Part Three of The Cunning Little Vixen...
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