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L'Elisir d'Amore (1991)

L'Elisir d'Amore (1991)

Comedy Romance Music

The True Elixir of Love Is in the Music, Not the Bottle

Release Date: 1991, November 11
Directors: Brian Large, John Copley
Countries: United States of America
Production: The Metropolitan Opera, The Metropolitan Opera
Cast: Luciano Pavarotti, Juan Pons, Enzo Dara, Korliss Uecker, Kathleen Battle

Overview:

John Copley’s colorful production, with designs by Beni Montresor, was created around the beloved superstar Luciano Pavarotti. As the simple, good-hearted Nemorino, he enchanted audiences with his larger-than-life personality as well as his golden voice. Enzo Dara as the quack Dr. Dulcamara provides the elixir of the title that helps Nemorino win the heart of Adina, the girl of his dreams, sung with youthful energy by Kathleen Battle.

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