Scenes from "L'Amant Anonyme"

From Wind Repertory Project
Joseph Bologne

Joseph Bologne (trans. Derek Stoughton)


General Info

Year: 1780 / 2022
Duration: c. 21:30
Difficulty: VI: (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Chamber Opera
Publisher: Unpublished
Cost: Contact transcriber


Movements

1. Overture - c. 10:00
2. Act 1, Scene 1: Air - c. 2:15
3. Act 1, Scene 3: Ariette - c. 2:45
4. Act 1, Scene 4: Choeur - c. 3:00
5. Act 1, Scene 6: Quinqué - c. 3:30


Instrumentation

Full Score
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
Horn in F I-II
Bassoon I-II
String Bass


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

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?

- Program Note by LA Opera


Performances

  • University of Colorado Boulder Chamber Winds (Derek Stoughton, conductor) - 26 September 2021


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