UT Opera Theatre presents The Cunning Little Vixen
Bijou Theatre
803 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902
Experience the story of a clever young fox cub, Vixen Sharp-Ears, her escape from captivity, and her coming-of-age in the forest in Leos Janacek's folk-inspired opera, The Cunning Little Vixen. Featuring a cast of hens, fox cubs, crickets, grasshoppers, and more, this lush and colorful production is brought to life by Janacek's score and its rhythms and melodies of Moravian folk music.
Why We Like It
- Janacek's opera blends the human and animal worlds, exploring themes of love, loss, and the circle of life.
- The talented University of Tennessee students bring this story to life through two casts and a full orchestra.
- Performed in English with English supertitles, making it accessible for all audiences.
Who Should Attend
Opera lovers, fans of folk-inspired music, and those interested in stories that explore the relationship between humans and nature will enjoy this production.
