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L'Elisir d'Amore

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on BBC Two England

Donizetti's two-act opera, performed by the Orchestra and Chorus of Lyon National Opera under Evelino Pido, and staged by Frank Dunlop. Starring Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu

After the rich, beautiful and coquettish Adina mocks his attempts at wooing her, farm labourer Nemorino buys an "elixir of love" from a quack doctor.

In Italian with English subtitles.

Contributors

Singers/Musicians:
Orchestra and Chorus of Lyon National Opera
Conductor:
Evelino Pido
Staged by:
Frank Dunlop
Director:
Brian Large
Nemorino:
Roberto Alagna (tenor)
Adina:
Angela Gheorghiu (soprano)
Belcore:
Roberto Scaltriti (baritone)
Duicamara:
Simone Alaimo (bass)
Giannetta:
Elena Dan (soprano)
Source: Radio Times

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