The delightful Donizetti comedy, L’elisir d’amore, will be on stage at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo this December for six magical performances, including a special dinner event on New Year’s Eve.
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo is ending 2024 with a run of L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) by Gaetano Donizetti. As one of the few works by the Italian composer that has maintained a lasting fascination with modern audiences, the opera features a storyline full of refined humour, bordering on absurdity, paired with music that enchants through its uplifting elegance.
Written in just a matter of weeks, the opera debuted in May 1832 in Milan and revolves around Nemorino, a young peasant hopelessly in love with Adina, the daughter of a wealthy landowner.
After seeing her read about Tristan and Isolde’s love potion, Nemorino embarks on a quest to find a magical concoction that will win her affections. However, he is duped by the unscrupulous peddler Dulcamara, who sells him an overpriced bottle of wine disguised as a love potion. Fueled by tipsiness, Nemorino boldly—albeit clumsily—tries to woo his beloved. In the end, Adina notices Nemorino, and the story concludes on a happy note.
In this Opéra de Lausanne production, the role of Nemorino will be performed by Vittorio Grigolo, with Regula Mühlemann as Adina. The mischievous Dulcamara will be portrayed by Nicola Alaimo, supported by the Opéra de Monte-Carlo Choir and the Musiciens du Prince.
A special gala performance of L’elisir d’amore will take place at 8pm on 20th December. A matinee will be held at 3pm on 22nd December, followed by an evening performance on 27th December and a second matinee on 29th December. On New Year’s Eve, a special performance complemented by an exclusive dinner event at the Hauser & Wirth art gallery will ring in the New Year in style.
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