Opera Anywhere

Opera Anywhere are delighted to bring these wonderful two one act comic operas together and perform them on one sitting!

The Bear (Walton) - Popova is a widow, remaining faithful to the memory of her late husband, Popov. Her servant, Luka, remarks upon her affected sorrow. Smirnov, one of Popov's creditors, appears. During the course of the story, it becomes clear that Popov was promiscuous and unfaithful to his wife. Smirnov and Popova begin to quarrel, to the point where both aim loaded pistols at each other. However, neither can fire, as they have fallen in love. As the opera ends, Luka looks on in disbelief at the new lovers.

The Old Maid & The Thief' (Menotti) - The Old Maid and the Thief was originally designed as a radio opera in one act. The work uses an English language libretto by the composer which tells a twisted tale of morals and evil womanly power. Menotti writes in the libretto "The devil couldn't do what a woman can- Make a thief out of an honest man."

Audience members are reminded that this is an open-air performance, please be prepared for inclement weather and bring protective clothing and also a cushion to sit on for maximum comfort.