DONIZETTI

 

L’elisir D’amore

 

Adina: Ekaterina Siurina

Nemorino: Peter Auty

Sergeant Belcore: Alfredo Daza

Dr. Dulcamara: Luciano di Pasquale

Giannetta: Eliana Pretorian

 

London Philharmonic Orchestra / Maurizio Benini

 

The Glyndebourne Chorus

 

Director: Annabel Arden

 

Recorded live at Glyndebourne Opera House, East Sussex, United Kingdom, in August 2009.

 

Extra features:

Illustrated synopsis

Cast gallery

 

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 farmhand and bumptious soldier, both vying for the love of Adina. Will the bogus Dr Dulcamara’s potion – the elixir of love – help farmhand Nemorino win her heart? Peter Auty takes the role of Nemorino with Ekaterina Siurina as Adina. Recorded in High Definition and true surround sound.

 

“It is a beautifully achieved piece of work. … Peter Auty’s Nemorino is world-class in his vocal accomplishment and touching presentation of the character’s plight. Alfredo Daza sounds exactly the right notes of God’s gift to women bumptiousness and fundamental decency with his good-looking, healthy sounding Sergeant Belcore. Luciano Di Pasquale hits the spot as the fake potion seller Dulcamara, bringing colour and vivacity to his every appearance. The chorus are marvellous.  Maurizio Benini maintains lively music-making in the pit.” The Stage

 

Running time 129 mins

Region code All regions

Picture format 16:9 Anamorphic Sound format 2.0 LPCM & 5.0 DTS

Menu language EN Subtitles EN/FR/DE/ES/IT

Dimensions (mm) W135 H190 D15

 

Note;  This Blu-ray disc is not compatible with standard DVD players

 

BBC Opus Arte Blu-ray Disc OABD7057D