Lisičja luna – youth opera at Libertas, Koper

On Friday 13 November 2026 at 6:30 PM, the main hall of Libertas in Koper presents the youth opera Lisičja luna (Fox Moon), suitable for children aged 9 and up and for the young at heart. In 50 minutes it takes the audience into the mysterious Evergreen Forest, full of children who turn into animals. Among them is thirteen-year-old Zoja who, one night under a full moon, climbs a tree to rescue her cat and falls. Before she hits the ground, a black horned bird catches her and carries her above the treetops, deep into the forest, where her magical journey begins and she faces the challenges of growing up and discovering who she is. The young characters deal with abandonment, jealousy and difficult family relationships, and make important decisions that lead them towards independence. These serious themes are handled sensitively, with a fairy-tale approach, archetypal characters and nature portrayed as healing and safe. The piece is also a call for awareness of ourselves, our environment and the importance of choosing a sustainable future. Based on the book by Maša Ogrizek, with music by Matej Bonin and concept, libretto and choreography by Ana Pandur, this co-production of Cankarjev dom, Glasbena matica Ljubljana, PKD Flamenko and Zavod Koda:Manifest combines music, movement and improvisation. Alongside the soloists, the youth choir of Glasbena matica Ljubljana, conducted by Irma Močnik, performs, while four professional percussionists (Jože Bogolin, Jan Čibej, Simon Klavžar, Luka Poljanec) create the sound world of nature. Costumes: Vasilija Fišer and Rina Grošelj; set: Vasilija Fišer; animal masks: Aitana Predin Pandur; lighting: Janko Oven. The performance is followed by a talk with Maša Ogrizek, Ana Pandur and Matej Bonin. When: Friday 13 November 2026, 6:30 PM Where: Libertas, main hall, Kopališko nabrežje, Koper