L'elisir d'amore
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L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti

29
December
20 24
Location :
Opéra de Monte-Carlo
MUSIC OPERA ALL AUDIENCES
PMR
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The majority of Gaetano Donizetti’s operas, numbering around 70, was based on blood-soaked tragedies and fell into oblivion eventually. The few memorable pieces that made their way into our century, however, include marvellous comedies such as L’elisir d’amore. Musically original and coherent throughout, its inspired libretto contains a refined humour bordering on farce, whereas Donizetti’s music shines with a great number of unforgettable tunes that please the greatest of stars.

L'elisir d'amore

Introduction

The plot tells us about poor Nemorino’s efforts to win the proud landowner Adina’s affection. When he observes her reading about Tristan and Isolde’s love potion, he decides to go and search for this magic liquid, only to be cheated by the shady tradesman Dulcamara into buying an overpriced bottle of wine. Luckily, Adina finally takes notice of Nemorino’s clumsy advances, not least because of a new self-confidence inspired in him by the Bordeaux’s innate power ! The story ends happily. It is the wonderful sensibility of Donizetti’s music which still moves us today, particularly in Nemorino’s well-known romance "Una furtiva lagrima".

Melodramma giocoso in two acts
Music by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
Libretto by Felice Romani based on Le Philtre by Eugène Scribe
Premiere: Milan, Teatro alla Canobbiana, 12 May 1832

Production Opéra de Lausanne

Production Team

  • Musical director | Gianluca Capuano
  • Director | Adriano Sinivia
  • Sets | Cristian Taraborrelli
  • Costumes | Enzo Iorio
  • Lighting design | Fabrice Kebour
  • Choirmaster | Stefano Visconti

Casting

  • Adina: Regula Mühlemann
  • Nemorino: Vittorio Grigolo
  • Belcore: Davide Luciano
  • Dulcamara: Nicola Alaimo
  • Giannetta: Aitana Sanz

Choir of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Les Musiciens du Prince orchestra – Monaco

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Informations

Opening hours : 15h00
Date : Sunday 29 December 2024

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