The Cunning Little Vixen

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A mature opera by Czech composer Leoš Janáček, The Cunning Little Vixen is based on a libretto written by Janáček himself, inspired by popular comic strips published in the local newspaper Lidové noviny in Brno, where the score premiered in 1924. This three-act work vividly portrays the life of the forest, the vital instincts of animals, and humanity’s relationship with nature, with dazzling tonal fantasy and stunning vocal treatment.

The great Swedish baritone, Peter Mattei, will deliver a deeply moving and insightful performance as the Forester, a protagonist in many ways and a melancholic figure who ultimately finds resigned contentment in accepting nature’s eternal renewal. Elena Tsallagova, as the mischievous and naïve young Vixen, and Angela Brouwer, as the charismatic, impulsive, and tender Fox, will blend their marvelous voices in this romantic and detailed tableau, with a tragic and thought-provoking ending.

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