After George Antheil had earned his reputation in Europe as the self-proclaimed "Bad Boy of Music" and caused plenty of scandals with his avant-garde experiments, he made a dramatic shift upon returning to his native America. This change in direction led to a significant number of important compositions, including his later symphonies and a series of one-act stage works, where Antheil dramatised a wide range of themes and situations. The final work in this series is Venus in Africa, a charming, touching, and highly amusing piece for five characters, in which the ancient goddess of love helps an American couple forge a lasting relationship. The music, oscillating between operatic turbulence, impressionistic refinement, and musical-style tunes, is further proof that Antheil had successfully shed his early rebellious image.

Cast:
- Yvonne: Johanna Stojkovic (soprano)
- Charles: Miljenko Turk (baritone)
- The Innkeeper: Thomas Laske (bass-baritone)
- Venus (The Girl): Claudia Barainsky (soprano)
- The Peddler: Stephan Boving (tenor)