Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore is a classic of nineteenth-century Romantic comic opera. Its lighthearted music, amusing plot, and sincere, delicate emotions have made it a staple of opera houses worldwide. The guileless young Nemorino mistakenly puts his faith in a “love potion” and courageously pursues love through a series of hilarious misunderstandings, while the celebrated aria Una furtiva lagrima has become one of the most iconic tenor numbers in opera history. This new Shanghai Opera House production, created by an international team, returns the work to the stage in an authentic Italian opera style, capturing all its humor, romance, and human warmth.
