UM School of Music: Maryland Opera Studio - L’elisir d’amore
(“The Elixir of Love”)
by Gaetano Donizetti
libretto by Felice Romani
based on libretto “Le Philtre” by Eugène Scribe
Michael Ingram, conductor
Nick Olcott, director
A melodramma giocoso in two acts. The comic story of a simple peasant who buys a supposedly magic potion to woo the beautiful and wealthy girl that he loves. Performed in Italian with English supertitles. Fully staged, with minimal production and only piano accompaniment, this opera focus attention squarely on the singers and the characters they create. Minimal scenery, clothes, and props put the emphasis on the young singers in their first complete roles in the Opera Studio.
Other Maryland Opera Studio Performances:Nov 19, 21 & 23: La Finta Giardiniera
April 17, 18, 21, 23 & 25: Shadowboxer
Estimated Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes, including intermission
$21/ 9 Students
Sunday, November 22, 2009
3:00 pm - Ina and Jack Kay Theatre
$21/ 9 Students
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
7:30 pm - Ina and Jack Kay Theatre
You can also learn more about the music and its creators at the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's website.
Free Shows: Unless otherwise noted, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priced Shows: For tickets please call 301-405-ARTS or click here to order online. (Web sales end two hours prior to a performance.)
