The Asyla Ensemble

The Cunning Little Vixen

by Leos Janacek

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a new production of Janacek's timeless opera

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When a forester brings home a baby fox, he doesn’t quite realise what he’s let himself in for. Discover The Cunning Little Vixen, the story of a young Vixen growing up in the parallel worlds of the animals and the humans. One of the twentieth century’s most beautiful operas, Janacek‘s masterpiece is a humorous, profound, and life-affirming meditation on the wonder of nature, and a celebration of its eternal renewal. Guido Martin-Brandis’ innovative production brings the animal world to life with dance, masks and puppetry. Sung in English with a brand new chamber arrangement, the superb cast features some of the UK’s most talented young artists, conducted by Oliver Till.

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Alison Rose, Vixen

Oliver Gibbs, Forester

Beth Margaret Taylor, Fox/Dog

Timothy Langston, Schoolmaster/Cockerel

Ashley Mercer, Badger/Priest/Harasta

Camilla Farrant, Forester's wife/Frog/Vixen Cub

Direction, Guido Martin-Brandis

Music Direction, Oliver Till

Design, Alexander McPherson

Lighting Design, Jai Morjaria

Choreography, Nina Von Der Werth

Assistant Director, Lysanne van Overbeek

A production by The Opera Company and The Asyla Ensemble.

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Monday 31st July 2017, 7.30pm

Tuesday 1 August 2017, 7.30pm

Thursday 3 August 2017, 7.30pm

Friday 4 August 2017, 4pm & 7.30pm

Arcola Theatre, London E8 3DL

'A piano quintet arrangement so skilful that you forget about what’s missing'

Evening Standard

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'Alison Rose was luminous in the title role, while Oliver Gibbs made a warm and earthy Forester and the vibrant Fox of Beth Taylor, still a postgraduate student, exuded charisma. The arrangement for piano quintet sounded exquisite.' Opera Magazine

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The mainly young cast and creatives pour heart and soul into the work and produce the goods, not least from the wonderful band led by Oliver Till. Broadway World