Acclaimed Italian conductor Maurizio Benini makes his Glyndebourne debut in Donizetti’s intoxicating and deeply touching opera, whose fast-moving comic story unfolds the romantic rivalry between penniless farm hand Nemorino and bumptious soldier Belcore, both vying for the love of Adina. Will the bogus Dr Dulcamara’s potion – the elixir of love – help Nemorino win her heart?
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Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Adina: Ekaterina Siurina
Dulcamara: Luciano di Pasquale
Belcore: Alfredo Daza
Nemorino: Peter Auty
Giannetta: Eliana Pretorian
London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Glyndebourne Chorus
Conductor: Maurizio Benini
Director: Annabel Arden
Plus: Illustrated synopsis / Cast gallery
Picture: 16:9
Sound: PCM Stereo / DTS Digital Surround
Subtitles: EN/SP/DE/FR/IT
Region Code: 0
Format: NTSC
Running time: 129 mins
Year: 2009