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The Anonymous Lover
Joseph Bologne AKA Le Chevalier Du Sant George
Playful, witty and irresistibly charming, The Anonymous Lover is a sparkling romantic comedy about the risks and rewards of falling in love.
Léontine, a wealthy widow, swears she’ll never love again after an unhappy marriage. When mysterious letters and thoughtful gifts begin arriving from a secret admirer, her resolve starts to waver. The sender is her friend Valcour, who hides his identity, fearing rejection because of his lower social standing. As Léontine searches for the truth, Valcour must decide whether to reveal himself or remain anonymous.
Rarely performed, The Anonymous Lover is the only surviving opera by French composer Joseph Bologne and is brought to life in a vibrant new staging, with the orchestra on stage in an energetic baroque-inspired world. Faithful to Bologne’s elegant score, it also introduces a fresh, contemporary voice that speaks directly to the audience - inviting you to look again, think differently, and decide for yourself what shapes the way we experience great art.
wno.org.uk/anonlover
New text by Tife Kusoro
Conductor Frederick Brown
Musical Supervisor Laurence Cumings
Director Omar Elerian
Leontine Nardus Williams
Friday 9 April 2027, 7.30pm
Theatr Bryn Terfel
Standard / Over 60s: £28
Under 16s: £10
Sung in French with surtitles in English and Welsh
Running time two hours and 20 minutes including one interval
