The Anonymous Lover Film
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1h 24m
Maria Todaro’s production of The Anonymous Lover reimagines Joseph Bologne’s elegant 18th-century opera with fresh vitality and emotional depth. Centered on Léontine, a young widow courted by an unseen admirer, the story unfolds with charm, wit, and sincerity as hidden love is revealed. Todaro’s vision highlights the humanity and nuance of Bologne’s characters while celebrating his place as one of the first known Black classical composers.
composer JOSEPH BOLOGNE, Chevalier de Saint Georges
librettist FRANCOIS-GEORGES FOUQUES DESHAYES, Desfontaines
Produced and performed by The Atlanta Opera in March 2023
CAST
Leontine MARIA VALDES
Valcour FREDERICK BALLENTINE
Dorothee INDRA THOMAS
Ophemon JONATHAN BRYAN
Jeannette CADIE J. BRYAN
Colin CHRISTIAN PATTERSON
CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor EMILY SENTURIA
Director MARIA TODARO
Set Designer STEPHAN MORAVSKI
Costume Designer ARI FULTON
Projection Designer BLAKE MANNS
Lighting Designer STEVIE AGNEW
Wig & Makeup Designer MELANIE STEELE
Choreographer RICARDO APONTE
Assistant Director BRUNO BAKER
Chorus master ROLANDO SALAZAR
Film Producers TOMER ZVULUN and FELIPE BARRAL
Director of Photography FELIPE BARRAL
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