158893
158893

L'Elisir d'Amore

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

1991-11-11
9.5
it 127m
RomanceMusicComedy
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.

Writer

Felice Romani

Director

John Copley

Original Music Composer

Gaetano Donizetti

Sound Supervisor

Bill King

Director

Brian Large

Producer

Louisa Briccetti

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • The Metropolitan Opera

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