The Elixir of Love

After last season's sparkling Don Pasquale with its overtones of musical comedy, Opéra national de Lorraine invites you to discover another of Donizetti's masterpieces with this Elixir of Love. In a village in the Basque countryside, Adina is courted by Sergeant Belcore and the shy Nemorino. But the young girl prefers to escape by reading Tristan and Isolde. The arrival of a travelling salesman - Doctor Dulcamara - who claims to have discovered a special love potion, will set this small community abuzz.

Composed in record time - fourteen days! - The Elixir of Love was an instant triumph that would never wane. Today, the work stands as one of the jewels in the crown of bel canto.

This new production is also an opportunity to discover David Lescot, one of the most creative French directors of recent years. Having captured both the humour and the bittersweet melancholy of Donizetti, David Lescot sets the action on a farm, close to which lives a gypsy community. The director's skills do the rest, and this unexpected approach results in a comedy as irresistible as it is intelligent.

Duration
2 h 45 with interval

Prices
5 — 85 €

Show in Italian, surtitles
For all audiences from 7 years

Introduction to the performance
45 minutes before the start of the performance (free of charge, upon presentation of ticket). 

The performance on Sunday 27 April includes a workshop for young audiences. For more information, click here.
The performance on Tuesday 29 April is available with audio description. Bookings: 03 83 85 30 60

Are you a Pass Culture beneficiary? On Wednesday 30 April, enjoy a VIP evening at the single price of €10 (places are limited)! Before the performance, enjoy a welcome drink, a tour of the Opéra, a meeting with the artists in the auditorium, and an introduction to the performance. To book, click here.

L’Elisir d’amore, melodramma giocoso in two acts

First performed at the Teatro della Canobbiana in Milan on 12 May 1832

Felice Romani

Gaetano Donizetti

Opéra de Rennes

Angers Nantes Opéra, Opéra national de Lorraine

Chloé Dufresne

Guillaume Fauchère

Silvina Peruglia

David Lescot

Mariane Delayre

Alwyne de Dardel

Paul Beaureilles

Mona Taïbi

Rocío Pérez

Matteo Desole

Mikhail Timoshenko

Patrick Bolleire

Manon Lamaison