The Florida Grand Opera is set to perform Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore.” The opera which will be performed in Miami between Feb 1 and 4 and then in Fort Lauderdale between Feb 13 and 15, will be shown in a production by Matt Cooksey. Cooksey will draw attention to the relatable humanity in “The Elixir of Love,” calling Nemorino’s journey “one {…}
(Image Source: InArt Management) The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast change for its upcoming “L’Elisir d’amore.” The company revealed that Regula Mühlemann has withdrawn for personal reasons and will be replaced by Francesca Pia Vitale for the production. Vitale has performed with such companies as the Teatro alla Scala, Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, the Opéra de Turin, and {…}
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a New Year’s Eve gala. The evening will feature a performance of “L’Elisir d’amore” followed by a dinner at Hauser & Wirth gallery that mixes art with gourmet cuisine. The menu includes caviar, lobster, angus beef, and exotic fruits. The evening is capped by a festive celebration. The performance of “Elisir” will be conducted {…}
Light Opera of NJ will present Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” on Nov. 8 and 9, 2024 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The showcase will be directed by Stefano Koroneos and conducted by Jason Tramm who leads the Light Opera of New Jersey Orchestra. The Donizetti opera will star Pedro Barrera and Zhedong Ren as Nemorino and Tiernan {…}
The New Philharmonic has unveiled its 2024-25 season. Here is a breakdown of the vocal performances on offer. On New Year’s Eve, the company invites bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba to perform opera and pop tunes to celebrate the end of 2024 and the start of 2025. There will be a total of three performances of the program. Performance Date: Dec. 31, {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma is set to stream Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” on March 22, 2024. The opera will stream on the operatsreaming.com platform and will be available with subtitles in Italian and English. There will also be extra content that will bring audiences behind the scenes. The stream will be available for a few months on the platform. The {…}
(Photo credit: Victor Santiago) The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced a cast change for “L’Elisir d’Amore.” The company revealed that John Osborn is withdrawing from the production “due to an unexpected commitment.” In his stead, the role of Nemorino will be performed by Francesco Meli. Meli recently performed in Verdi’s Requiem with the Munich Philharmonic. He will be appearing {…}
Teatro Grattacielo is set to present Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore.” First up, the opera will be performed in Crete on April 18 – 21, 2024 in co-production with with Camerata Bardi International Academy and Cultural Center of Crete. Stefanos Koroneos directs the productions and Myron Michalidis conducts. Elda Kladaki is the set designer, Dimitris Koutas is the lighting designer, Chara Spathi {…}
The Ópera de Bellas Artes in Mexico City has opened its production of Donizetti’s famed comedy “L’Elisir d’Amore” this December. The staging of the Bel Canto classic, which opened on Dec. 5, 2023, stars soprano Génesis Moreno as Adina in her role debut. She performs alongside Diego Silva as Nemorino, Noé Colín as Dulcamara, Juan Carlos Heredia as Belcore, and {…}
The Bilbao Opera is set to present Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore.” The company will present the opera from Nov. 18 to 27, 2023, including the 1,100th performance in the company’s history. The Donizetti work will star Joel Prieto in the role of Nemorino, Elena Sancho Pereg as Adina, Pablo Ruiz as Belcore, and Paolo Bordogna as Dulcamara. The role of Giannetta will {…}
(Credit: Cory Weaver) The San Francisco Opera is set to present Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” for a six-performance run at the War Memorial Opera House. The opera, which is set to open on Nov. 19, will be directed by Daniel Slater with associate director and choreographer Tim Claydon. The opera will be updated to the Italian Riviera during the 1950s and {…}