Details

Lyrics by Janacek after Tesnohlidek. Title can also be translated as The Adventures of Vixen Sharp Ears. The adventures of the Vixen as she escapes captivity, finds a mate, gives birth and dies represent the universal cycle of life, played out with a supporting cast of birds and insects. The creatures of the forest and farmyard are tellingly compared with the human community to create a moving yet optimistic reflection on the challenges and joys of existence. Revival supported (2003) by The Friends of Covent Garden

Cast/Performers

Dawn Upshaw (Vixen), Gerald Finley (Forester), Joyce DiDonato (Fox), Stuart Kale (Schoolmaster / Gnat), Jeremy White (Parson / Badger), Jennifer Smith (Forester's Wife / Screech Owl), Jonathan Veira (Harasta), Elizabeth Sikora (Innkeeper's Wife), Gweneth-Ann Jeffers (Rooster / Jay)

Creatives/Company

Music: Leos Janacek
Lyrics: Leos Janacek
Company: Royal Opera
Director: Bill Bryden (1990 production)
Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner
Design: William Dudley
Choreographer: Stuart Hope
Lighting: Paule Constable