Day: In the village square, Youth enters with his newly found Bear, which he is teaching to dance. Vixen makes a dramatic (re)entrance: now as femme fatale with a very hot temper. She charms all with her magical singing, about how a good man is impossible to find. At Vixen's request, Roma throws a tarot card, the Magician, prompting the Vixen to explain the folk magic she uses to charm suitors. Roma sings a sad song of old spinsters, "yesterday's apples." A clarinetist wanders in, on his way to perform at the village festival the next evening, and invites all to attend.

Premiere at Boston University, April 1, 2011 (duration 8:30)