The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti

Melodramma giocoso in two acts

Libretto by Felice Romani after Eugène Scribe’s text for Daniel François-Esprit’s Le philtre
First performance: Milan; Teatro Cannobiana, May 12, 1832
Sung in Italian with English supertitles above the stage

June 28, July 1, 9 & 11, 2008
7:30pm Curtain
July 6, 2008 2:00pm Curtain

Gaetano Donizetti wrote more than 70 operas during his lifetime, and among the most popular and enduring is The Elixir of Love. It tells the tale of the clever and beautiful Adina, her ardent admirer Nemorino, and the lengths to which he will go to win her heart. One of the great tenor arias in all of opera, ‘Una furtiva lagrima’ will captivate the listener this summer as it has for generations past. Enjoy this delightful story of romance, good fortune, and living happily ever after.

CAST:

Adina, a wealthy and capricious farmer

Jane Redding

Nemorino, a young peasant in love with Adina

Jeremy Little

Belcore, sergeant of the village garrison

David Small

Doctor Dulcamara, a perambulating physician

Jan Opalach

Gianetta, a peasant girl

Lindsay Ohse

Peasants, soldiers of Belcore’s platoon

Cast and opera are subject to change without notice.

PRODUCTION:

Stage Director:

Robert L. Larsen

Conductor:

Robert L. Larsen

Scenic Designer:

Orlando Opera

Lighting Design:

Barry J. Steele

Costumes:

Malabar Ltd.

SETTING: An Italian village in the early 19th century

Act I, Scene 1:

Outside Adina’s farmhouse

Act I, Scene 2:

Act II, Scene 1:

The interior of Adina’s farmhouse

Act II, Scene 2:

A rustic courtyard