The Anonymous Lover LA Opera (2020)

Movie"Hes been hanging on to this secret for years"
The Anonymous Lover  LA Opera
NR 1 hr 53 minNov 13th, 2020Music
LA Opera proudly presents The Anonymous Lover LAmant Anonyme an unjustly neglected 1780 chamber opera by Joseph Bologne Chevalier de SaintGeorges a pioneering Black composer who was a contemporary of Mozart The comic romance tells the story of Léontine a beautiful young widow who has become disillusioned with love Much to her surprise she receives a steady stream of letters and gifts from an unknown man professing his undying passion This amuses her friend Valcour who also claims to have no interest in romance But now after hiding his true feelings for years Valcour works up the courage to reveal that he himself is the devoted secret admirer Will his inevitably awkward confession sway a woman sworn to resist all affairs of the heart
DirectorBruce A. Lemon, Jr.
WriterStéphanie-Félicité du Crest de Genlis

Movie Details

On Digital & Streaming:November 13th, 2020
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Los Angeles Opera