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At the Boar’s Head Inn in Eastcheap, Falstaff recounts a robbery to Prince Hal and Poins, who reveal that they themselves took the stolen money. Hal rehearses his response to the King with Falstaff, then disguises himself with Poins to observe Falstaff and Doll Tearsheet. News of civil war and a summons to court draw Hal away. Pistol and Doll quarrel, and Falstaff and his companions prepare to leave for war; the Hostess sends Doll out to meet Falstaff once more.
Sāvitri learns that Death has come for her husband Satyavān. Death offers her any boon except her husband’s return; she asks for a full life, then points out that such a life is impossible without Satyavān. Death relents, and Satyavān awakens.
A one-act comic opera by Gustav Holst, composed between 1918 and 1922. The work includes an introductory ballet depicting spirits of earth, water, and fire; the Fool is a spoken role with one word.
In a 13th-century French farmhouse, Alison plans a secret meal with Father Philippe while her husband Louis is away. A hungry wandering scholar, Pierre, arrives; Philippe drives him off, but Pierre returns with Louis. Pierre’s story exposes the hidden food and the priest’s presence. Louis drives Philippe away, feeds Pierre, and sends Alison to the attic, following her with his cudgel.
At the Boar’s Head Inn in Eastcheap, Falstaff recounts a robbery to Prince Hal and Poins, who reveal that they themselves took the stolen money. Hal rehearses his response to the King with Falstaff, then disguises himself with Poins to observe Falstaff and Doll Tearsheet. News of civil war and a summons to court draw Hal away. Pistol and Doll quarrel, and Falstaff and his companions prepare to leave for war; the Hostess sends Doll out to meet Falstaff once more.
Sāvitri learns that Death has come for her husband Satyavān. Death offers her any boon except her husband’s return; she asks for a full life, then points out that such a life is impossible without Satyavān. Death relents, and Satyavān awakens.
A one-act comic opera by Gustav Holst, composed between 1918 and 1922. The work includes an introductory ballet depicting spirits of earth, water, and fire; the Fool is a spoken role with one word.
In a 13th-century French farmhouse, Alison plans a secret meal with Father Philippe while her husband Louis is away. A hungry wandering scholar, Pierre, arrives; Philippe drives him off, but Pierre returns with Louis. Pierre’s story exposes the hidden food and the priest’s presence. Louis drives Philippe away, feeds Pierre, and sends Alison to the attic, following her with his cudgel.