Organization

Singer

Soprano

Catriona Hewitson

Adina

Tenor

Shengzhi Ren

Nemorino

Baritone

Arthur Bruce

Belcore

Bass

Roland Wood

Doctor Dulcamara

Stage director

Roxana Haines

Conductor

Stuart Stratford

Choreographer

Monica Nicolaides

Repetiteur

Fiona MacSherry

Pianist

Erika Gundesen

Elena Garrido Madrona

Giannetta

Scottish Opera

Italian

L'elisir d'amore -  (The Elixir of Love)

Glasgow

United Kingdom

Love blooms in this spirited new telling of Donizetti’s evergreen rom-com, from the director of SO: On Screen’s Così fan tutte.

What hope does a poor gardener have? None, in the romantic jungle of Regency England. Or so it would seem. Naïve young Nemorino adores Adina (who also happens to be his boss). Adina, wealthy and sophisticated, barely notices his existence. Enter Dulcamara – travelling salesman extraordinaire – and his miraculous ‘elixir of love’! But will it be magic, or a more natural kind of chemistry altogether, that finally brings this oddly-matched pair together? 

Donizetti’s sparkling score balances mischievous humour with beautifully tender moments – including Nemorino’s poignant ‘Una furtiva lagrima’ – the story fizzing along between sincere sentiment and fast-paced patter.

Director Roxana Haines (Così fan tutte 2020, La boheme 2020), looks to the elegance and wit of Jane Austen for this sunny new production. Featuring Scottish Opera Emerging Artists Arthur Bruce, Catriona Hewitson and Shengzhi Ren, alongside Roland Wood (La boheme 2020) as Dulcamara, an 18-strong chorus and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, it promises a fresh new take on this ever-entertaining and romantic tale of love, jealously and joy.  

All performers observe current physical distancing guidelines throughout the filming of this concert.

Running time approx. 2 hours
Sung in Italian

Supported by Garfield Weston Foundation (Weston Culture Fund), The Robertson Trust and Scottish Opera's Emerging Artist Benefactors

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L'elisir d'amore Donizetti

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The Elixir of Love

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