Minnesota Opera: The Anonymous Lover
$35-$228 ($33-$73 ages 21-45)
Yours truly. For the first time ever, Minnesota Opera presents The Anonymous Lover, an opera written in 1780 by the groundbreaking Black composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. This comic romance about earnest vulnerability and steadfast devotion tells the story of a beautiful young widow who is doubtful about ever finding love again. When she begins receiving anonymous love letters, her close friend—and secret admirer— feigns amusement while anxiously working up the courage to confess to his role as the sender. Will their journey result in a woeful case of unrequited love? Or will true love prevail?
Music by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Libretto by François-Georges Fouques Deshayes, Desfontaines, based on the play L’Amant Anonyme by Stéphanie Félicité, Madame de Genlis
Sung in French with English dialogue. English captions projected above the stage.
COVID-19 Protocols: In light of the highly transmissible Delta and Omicron variants and increasing case numbers in Minnesota, we will require a COVID-19 booster shot for vaccinated audience members attending performances at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts beginning February 1.
Until further notice, audience members will be required to present either proof of their COVID-19 vaccination and booster shot, or a negative test result taken within 72 hours before a performance. In compliance with the City of Saint Paul’s executive order, negative COVID-19 test results must be from a medically supervised PCR or antigen test taken within 72 hours before a performance. Rapid home tests will not be accepted.
Face masks will still be required at all times in the Ordway, regardless of vaccination status, except when actively eating or drinking in lobbies. Given the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, the Partnership has updated its mask policy to require non-cloth masks such as N95, KN95, KF94 and surgical masks. Non-cloth masks will be available at the Ordway upon arrival if needed courtesy of the Arts Partners.
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