Sunday 19, Thursday 23, Saturday 25, and Friday 31 October
Frederick Delius: The Magic Fountain
Priority booking: 23 April 2025 / 30 April
General booking: Wed 7 May 2025

The Magic Fountain by Frederick Delius tells the story of a Spanish explorer, Solano, and his crew, who are becalmed at sea off the coast of Florida. While the crew longs for home, Solano is consumed by a legend he has heard about the Fountain of Eternal Youth.

A storm arises, wrecking the ship, and Solano is the sole survivor. Washed ashore, he is found by Watawa, who carries him to her village. Solano shares his dream with the village seer, who reveals that the fountain does exist and that Watawa will guide him to it. Despite knowing that drinking from the fountain will bring death, Watawa agrees to lead him.

Aware of the fountain’s true nature, Watawa tries to dissuade Solano from his quest. However, in the end, she sacrifices herself, and Solano tragically follows her to his doom.

Wexford Festival Opera
Stage Director, Christopher Luscombe
Conductor, Francesco Cilluffo

https://www.wexfordopera.com/programme/festival-programme/the-magic-fountain#book