Opera: L'Elisir d'Amore in Italian language
Meran/Merano, Meran/Merano and environs
In a village, hardworking farmers rest from the toil and scorching heat by listening to the stories, that the beautiful Adina is reading.
They are especially amazed by the mythical tale of Queen Isolde, who makes Tristan fall in love with her with a magic potion.
The tranquility of the village is shattered by the arrival of two characters: the handsome Sergeant Belcore, who immediately courts the wealthy Adina and proposes a quick marriage, arousing the anguish of poor Nemorino, who is deeply in love, but too shy and insecure to impose his presence on the girl.
The other stranger is Dulcamara, who pretends to be a great doctor, a curer of all ailments, both physical and psychological, thanks to a medicine he invented.
The naive Nemorino spends all his money to buy a “Queen Isolde's love potion” from the swindler Dulcamara, firmly convinced it will attract his beloved.
The story unfolds cheerfully, amid toasts, dancing, and teasing, with great, rambling speeches and a surprise ending.
Nemorino becomes rich thanks to an inheritance, Adina pines over the boy's departure and discovers she is in love, and everyone hopes to rejuvenate thanks to Dulcamara's medicine, who leaves with his pockets full of money.
26 října, 2025 - 26 října, 2025