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Set amongst the olive groves of southern Italy, this witty and moving opera tells the story of a love rivalry between Nemorino, a pauper with a passionate heart, and Sergeant Belcore, who is a charming womaniser with a fantastically inflated ego. They vie for the heart of the beautiful, self-assured Adina, who is looking for a grand passion, reflected in her fascination with the story of
Tristan and Isolde. New Production. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Approx. running time 2 hours 30 minutes.
Performers Aleksandra Kurzak (Adina), Kishani Jayasinghe (Gianetta), Stefano Secco (Nemorino - Nov Nov 13/17/22/24/26), Dmitry Korchak (Nov 19/29), Ludovic Tezier (Belcore), Paolo Gavanelli (Dulcamara).
Music Donizetti. Producer Royal Opera. Producer Opera National de Paris. Conductor Mikko Franck. Director Laurent Pelly. Design Chantal Thomas. Costume Laurent Pelly. Lighting Joel Adam.