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Content warning: sexual harassment, violence, fire
A northern land, the end of winter. A cold, dusky pre-dawn on the edge of a mountain; across the valley roars a mighty waterfall. In this valley there are two farms, one poor - owned by Runa, a single woman - and one rich, owned by Olaf, who wishes Runa for his bride.
Olaf proposes to Runa...
A northern land, the end of winter. A cold, dusky pre-dawn on the edge of a mountain; across the valley roars a mighty waterfall. In this valley there are two farms, one poor - owned by Runa, a single woman - and one rich, owned by Olaf, who wishes Runa for his bride.
Olaf proposes to Runa...
Composer: Norbert Palej
Librettist: Maja Ardal
Content warning: death, sexual harassment and violence, suicide, violence
Set on Pelee Island, Lake Erie, Canada near the end of the 18th century, The Vinedressers is based on true stories and an Indigenous myth from Pelee Island. Taking place at the Vin Villa vineyard, home, and wine cellar, as well as the Pelee Island lighthouse amongst the m...
Set on Pelee Island, Lake Erie, Canada near the end of the 18th century, The Vinedressers is based on true stories and an Indigenous myth from Pelee Island. Taking place at the Vin Villa vineyard, home, and wine cellar, as well as the Pelee Island lighthouse amongst the m...
Composer: Tobin Stokes
Librettist: Tobin Stokes
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Excerpts
On the first warm spring day in the mountains, Olaf, a rich farmer, proposes to Runa, a poor farmer, only to discover that she is in love with the bandit Davith. Angered by this, Olaf burns down Runa's farm, and Runa escapes up the mountain searching for Davith.
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