Based on a comic strip in the composer's local newspaper, this opera also sees the Schoolmaster comically mistake a sunflower for his lover and includes the song "It used to be," which is sung by the Gamekeeper.
In the beginning of Act II, one character in this opera forcibly evicts another character from his home by urinating in it. The song "I used to wander" opens its third act, and is sung by the man who kills the title character, who herself sings "Yes! Yes!" when asked by her lover if she loves him. Based on a comic strip in the composer's local newspaper, this opera also sees the Schoolmaster comically mistake a sunflower for his lover and includes the song "It used to be," which is sung by the Gamekeeper. A character named Gold-mane raises a family with the title character, who is shot by the poultry-farmer Harasta after she eats all of his chickens. Its chorus is mostly comprised of animals, and it centers on the adventures of Sharp-Ears. For 10 points, name this opera by Leos Jana?ek about a female fox.
In the beginning of Act II, one character in this opera forcibly evicts another character from his home by urinating in it.
The Cunning Little Vixen [or P?ihody Lisky Bystrousky; or The Adventures of Sharp-Ears the Vixen]