Lyric Opera 2021-2022 Issue 2 The Elixir of Love

The Elixir of Love (Pittsburgh Opera). No operatic hero is more endearing than Nemorino, who pines for the irtatious Adina. She’s the owner of the town’s hotel, he’s her delightfully naive waiter. His only hope to win her is the “elixir” sold by the quack, Dr. Dulcamara —little does Nemorino know that it’s just Bordeaux wine! From start to nish we root for Nemorino, as Adina toys with him until she nally lets him know how she really feels. The Elixir of Love is opera’s most heartwarming comedy, lled with Donizetti’s delectable music that brings nonstop smiles. © 2018 David Bachman Photography