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Written in haste, L'elisir d'amore was the most often performed opera in Italy between 1838 and 1848 and has remained continually in the international opera repertory. Today it is one of the most frequently performed of all Donizetti's operas: it appears as number 12 on the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide
"This is a chance to see and hear a lively young cast perform one of opera's comic gems" says MCO Artistic Director Nina Scott-Stoddart. "It's a very funny romantic comedy which sees love triumph over pomposity!"
The Elixir of Love is a light-hearted romp from start to finish. Nemorino is desperately in love with Adina. But he's a simple peasant and she's a wealthy and beautiful woman. How can he pluck up the courage to tell her how he feels? Enter the quack salesman, Dr. Dulcamara, who peddles cheap red wine as an elixir of love. Much to everyone's surprise (even the Doctor's), his magical potion soon seems to have every girl in the village eager to marry Nemorino, with comic complications.
Canadian singers heading up the cast include young tenor Stephen Bell as the peasant Nemorino and baritone Justin Welsh as the pompous Sergeant Belcore. MCO favourite Andrew Tees will probably steal the show as the quack doctor.
"The music is reminiscent of Gilbert and Sullivan in its tunefullness and sparkle" says Scott-Stoddart. "It's also got one of the greatest tenor arias of all time, "Una furtiva lagrima", which not only wins the heart of the soprano, but it generally wins the hearts of the audience, too!"
Two Nova Scotian sopranos make their debuts with MCO in this opera. Dartmouth soprano and Dalhousie grad Kristi Bryson in her MCO debut as the wealthy Adina. Adina's friend, Gianetta is played by young Bridgewater soprano Katie Cochrane, a graduate of Acadia University.
The cast will perform the opera in the original Italian, with projected English translations to make sure the audience doesn't miss any of the fun.
Music Director Tara Scott will accompany all of the performances.
[email protected]
902 532-7704
Written in haste, L'elisir d'amore was the most often performed opera in Italy between 1838 and 1848 and has remained continually in the international opera repertory. Today it is one of the most frequently performed of all Donizetti's operas: it appears as number 12 on the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide
"This is a chance to see and hear a lively young cast perform one of opera's comic gems" says MCO Artistic Director Nina Scott-Stoddart. "It's a very funny romantic comedy which sees love triumph over pomposity!"
The Elixir of Love is a light-hearted romp from start to finish. Nemorino is desperately in love with Adina. But he's a simple peasant and she's a wealthy and beautiful woman. How can he pluck up the courage to tell her how he feels? Enter the quack salesman, Dr. Dulcamara, who peddles cheap red wine as an elixir of love. Much to everyone's surprise (even the Doctor's), his magical potion soon seems to have every girl in the village eager to marry Nemorino, with comic complications.
Canadian singers heading up the cast include young tenor Stephen Bell as the peasant Nemorino and baritone Justin Welsh as the pompous Sergeant Belcore. MCO favourite Andrew Tees will probably steal the show as the quack doctor.
"The music is reminiscent of Gilbert and Sullivan in its tunefullness and sparkle" says Scott-Stoddart. "It's also got one of the greatest tenor arias of all time, "Una furtiva lagrima", which not only wins the heart of the soprano, but it generally wins the hearts of the audience, too!"
Two Nova Scotian sopranos make their debuts with MCO in this opera. Dartmouth soprano and Dalhousie grad Kristi Bryson in her MCO debut as the wealthy Adina. Adina's friend, Gianetta is played by young Bridgewater soprano Katie Cochrane, a graduate of Acadia University.
The cast will perform the opera in the original Italian, with projected English translations to make sure the audience doesn't miss any of the fun.
Music Director Tara Scott will accompany all of the performances.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing
$18 Advance, $20 Door, $16 Members, $5 Youth
Where to buy Tickets
Tickets available by calling or visiting the box office
(902)532-7704 or online.
Purchase Tickets Online
$18 Advance, $20 Door, $16 Members, $5 Youth
Where to buy Tickets
Tickets available by calling or visiting the box office
(902)532-7704 or online.
Purchase Tickets Online
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
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