The Elixir of Love by Donizetti, ned. 23 okt. 2022, Od (2022/2022), Režija: Matteo Mazzoni,, Dirigent Vladimir Lungu, Opera Romana Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Opera in two acts to a libretto by Felice Romani, after the libretto Le philtre by Eugène Scribe Already recognized in Milan following the appearance of the opera Anna Bolena , Gaetano Donizetti composed L'elisir d'amore (1832) with the speed and rapidity that characterized him, revealing a playful and dramatic masterpiece, both naïve and profound. The comic of the story is mainly due to the childish attitude of the lover Nemorino - who firmly believes that the elixir sold by the charlatan Dulcamara (in fact, a simple and good Bordeaux wine) will bring him the love of the capricious Adina, whom he longs for. The depth of the work resides in Nemorino's way of proving his love, being willing to enlist permanently in the army in order to obtain the amount of money necessary to purchase the elixir. The gesture sensitizes Adina and causes her to annul her marriage to Sergeant Belcore – her ideal suitor. Apparently, the happy ending is due to the miracle potion; what contributes to the closeness of the two young people is the maturation process they are experiencing.