Project

The Thief of Love
Music and Libretto by Sheila SIlver
A Film by John Feldman
Stony Brook Opera and Orchestra conducted by David Lawton
Stage Director: Ned Canty

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About The Thief of Love

Filled with twists and turns, Sheila Silver's The Thief of Love is a contemporary love story set in ancient India. Vidya has vowed to marry any man who can defeat her in intellectual debate. Sundar is a wealthy game player who tries to win her through deceit and disguise. They both must conquer their pride and arrogance before true love can prevail.

The World Premiere production by the Stony Brook Opera occurred on March 9 and 11, 2001 at the Staller Center for the Arts, sponsored by the Department of Music, the Center for India Studies, and the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University. New York City Opera featured an hour of excerpts in its Showcasing American Composers Series in May 2000.

John Feldman, an award-winning independent filmmaker and a pioneer of digital video, shot two performances with multiple cameras and then transformed the footage into a stunning film.

Running Time: 112 minutes. The DVD is being released by Hummingbird Films and is available online for purchase.

AOP Presentations

December 4, 2006
NYC Premiere screening and DVD Release Party
On Monday, December 4th 2006 at 7:30pm, AOP and MAKOR/ Steinhardt Center of the 92nd St. Y presented the New York City premiere screening of The Thief of Love. Directed by John Feldman, The Thief of Love captures the 2001 premiere of Sheila Silver’s comic opera featuring The Stony Brook Opera and Orchestra, conducted by David Lawton and stage directed by Ned Canty. A reception with the creators followed the screening to celebrate its DVD release.