Jan 20, 2014 the soprano anna netrebko, absent from the first two performances of lelisir damore at the met, arrived to inhabit the leading role fully on friday. Felice romani wrote the libretto, after eugene scribes libretto for daniel aubers le philtre 1831. Felice romani wrote the italian libretto, after eugene scribes libretto for danielfrancoisesprit aubers le philtre 1831. To start this download, you need a free bittorrent client like qbittorrent. The production is firmly traditional with completely believable costumes and set. Previous to this i saw the 1996 production with alagna and gheorghiu. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide.
Indeed, l elisir d amore is pavarottis greatest opera, for all the best reasons. Davide luciano as belcore and pretty yende as adina in donizettis lelisir damore. Lelisir damore comic opera in two actsact ibel conforto al mietitore. Donizetti l elisir d amore this page lists all recordings of l elisir d amore the elixir of love by gaetano donizetti 17971848. Updating this comedy didnt work for me, particularly as i have the dvd of l elisir d amore with rolando as nemorino,gorgeous anna netrebko as adina, the evergreen leo nucci as belcore and the wonderful ildebrando d arcangelo as dulcamara which was staged in 2005, and for me is preferable to this. Netrebko adina and villazonnemorina in 2005, and miah persson adina and villazon nemorina in may of 2012 at badenbaden. The opera was first performed at the teatro della canobbiana, milan, italy on may 12, 1832. Donizettis comic gem lelisir damore, staged by bartlett sher and conducted by domingo hindoyan, stars pretty yende as the spirited adina, with matthew polenzani as nemorino, the simple peasant who falls in love with her. First,a quality of images of this dvd is slightly bad due to old recording. From left, foreground, matthew polenzani, pretty yende and davide luciano in bartlett shers production of l elisir d amore. Song l elisir d amore comic opera in two actsact ibel conforto al mietitore. This recording of l elisir d amore was made in 2005 at the vienna state opera. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. May 14, 2005 previous to this i saw the 1996 production with alagna and gheorghiu.
This page lists all recordings of l elisir d amore the elixir of love by gaetano donizetti 17971848. The elixir of love is an italian comic opera in two acts. Composed quickly under a month to a libretto by felice romani, it premiered at the teatro della canobbiana, milan in 1832. Title melodramma giocoso in due atti composer donizetti, gaetano. Met opera on demand delivers instant access to more than 500 met performances, including live in hd videos, classic telecasts and radio broadcasts. Lelisir damore the elixir of love is a comic opera melodramma giocoso in two acts by the italian composer gaetano donizetti. Lelisir damore pretty yende debuts a new role at the met as the feisty adina, opposite matthew polenzani, who enthralled met audiences as nemorino in 20 with his ravishing una furtiva lagrima. In the kazan version, lovesick but timid nemorino lucas foz longs for aldo filippo romano. Threecourse opera returns with another performance of donizettis l elisir d amore the elixir of love, an operatic tale of love and wine, int erspersed with a threecourse meal at congliglia italian restaurant rather than performing just individual arias or scenes, we stage the entire opera, albeit a slightly shorter verson, so that the evening has a beginning, middle and end. Chorus and orchestra of the maggio musicale fiorentino, gabriele ferro, cond. L elisir d amore the elixir of love is an opera by the italian composer gaetano donizetti.
Lelisir damore the elixir of love, pronounced leli. Mar 16, 2016 in donizettis lelisir damore, the shy country lad nemorino, in love with the beautiful, rich adina, bemoans his poverty, lack of education and timidity. Jun 30, 2012 lelisir damore gaetano donizetti 2005 florez,giordano,frizza. Protagonizada por anna netrebko adina, rolando villazon nemorino e ildebrando d arcangelo dulcamara. L elisir d amore is his earliest opera buffa and considered his best by many i prefer don pasquale but its close. With the incomparable trio of sutherlandpavarottibonynge at the peak of their careers, this performance of l elisir is one that you will turn to again and again sheer delight from the first moments of the overture to the grand finale. From left, foreground, matthew polenzani, pretty yende and davide luciano in bartlett shers production of lelisir damore. This new dynamic opera, elisir d amore was performed in donizettis native city of bergamo, during the most important world festival dedicated to the italian composer. This is quite a small theatre and this has an impact on the production which is rather more intimate in feel than is often the case with larger venues. It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet.
Stagione 202014 direttore donato renzetti regia ruggero cappuccio. That is the production i only just prefer, however l elisir d amore is still very, very good. A donizetti revival at the met hints at more to come. Felice romani wrote the italian libretto, after eugene scribes libretto for daniel aubers le philtre 1831.
Pretty yende debuts a new role at the met as the feisty adina, opposite matthew polenzani, who enthralled met audiences as nemorino in 20 with his ravishing una furtiva lagrima. Live in hd present a broadcast of puccinis lelisir damore, live in select cinemas nationwide on saturday, february 10. View full information about all roles from this opera. Threecourse opera returns with another performance of donizettis l elisir d amore the elixir of love, an operatic tale of love and wine, int erspersed with a threecourse meal at congliglia italian restaurant. Federico bulsara, vilem cage, luca ferri director in the donizetti opera on which this film is based, lovesick but timid nemorino longs for the love of adina who is seemingly interested in belcore. Lelisir damore has been among the most consistently popular operatic comedies for almost two centuries. Anna netrebko in bel canto mode, for lelisir damore the. Written in haste in a sixweek period,1 lelisir damore was the most often performed opera in. Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with apple tv via airplay. Bartlett shers production is charming, with deft comedic timing, but also. One can not compare the traviatta, which is full of stress and strong emotional expression with a light and funny comedy as l elisir d amore. Lelisir damore is only available with a met opera on demand.
Buy l elisir d amore complete opera by donizetti, pritchard, royal opera house covent garden, placido domingo, ileana cotrubas, geraint evans, ingvar wixell from amazons classical music store. Mar 22, 2010 trailer for the the 2009 glyndebourne festival production of donizettis l elisir d amore. The story deftly combines comic archetypes with a degree of genuine character development rare in works of this type. L elisir d amore tv movie 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Trailer for the the 2009 glyndebourne festival production of donizettis lelisir damore. Live in hd present a broadcast of puccinis l elisir d amore, live in select cinemas nationwide on saturday, february 10.
Donizetti lelisir damore wiener staatsoper, april 2005. Donizetti, l elisir d amore, prelude and opening chorus, gabriele ferro, dwtkeninny antonella bandelli s, giannetta. In donizettis l elisir d amore, the shy country lad nemorino, in love with the beautiful, rich adina, bemoans his poverty, lack of education and timidity. The album was released on 1 november 2004 in the united kingdom, via syco music, and on 19 april 2005 in the united states, via columbia records. L elisir d amore has been among the most consistently popular operatic comedies for almost two centuries. Donizetti l elisir d amore, dvd video this page lists all recordings of l elisir d amore the elixir of love by gaetano donizetti 17971848. The opera is set in a rural environment and the action takes place in a country farm. L elisir damore comic opera in two actsact ibel conforto al mietitore. It is a brilliant comedy with many points of contact with semiserious operas. Feb 14, 2018 donizettis comic gem lelisir damore, staged by bartlett sher and conducted by domingo hindoyan, stars pretty yende as the spirited adina, with matthew polenzani as nemorino, the simple peasant who falls in love with her. The opera premiered on 12 may 1832 at the teatro della canobbiana in milan. Gaetano donizetti 17971848 l elisir d amore 1832 leo nucci, belcore. This production is now available on dvd and bluray from our shop. I am very fond of the opera, it is a lot of fun and the music really sparkles.
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