The Elixir of Love was the greatest success of Donizetti’s career and has become one of the most well-known operas in the world, frequently performed for its heartfelt celebration of romantic sincerity. The composer himself described it as a ‘melodramma giacoso’, or cheerful melodrama. The story highlights the triumph of truthfulness and passion in love. To win Adina’s heart, Nemorino seeks Dulcamara’s love potion, even going so far as to indenture himself by joining the army. This production features renowned conductor Olsi Qinami and acclaimed opera director Tang Xinxin, who previously collaborated with Opera Hong Kong on critically acclaimed productions such as The Merry Widow (2025) and The Abduction from the Seraglio (2024). The cast is composed entirely of talented local singers from Hong Kong, performing alongside the Opera Hong Kong Orchestra and Opera Hong Kong Chorus to deliver an unforgettable experience.

The Elixir of Love

Hong Kong City Hall

Georges Bizet’s Carmen is often hailed as the opera for everyone. With its blend of French lyricism and Spanish passion, Bizet’s unforgettable melodies linger in your ears and heart long after the final curtain falls. At its core, Carmen tells the story of Don José, a man who sacrifices everything, his career, honour, family, and even his childhood sweetheart Micaëla, for a doomed love affair with the captivating and free-spirited gypsy, Carmen. One of the most performed operas in the world, Carmen is a timeless tale of passion, destiny, and above all, freedom. It’s the story of an unforgettable woman who lives and loves on her own terms, a man consumed by her, and another woman who desperately tries to save him.

Carmen

Hong Kong Cultural Center

The Merry Widow is Franz Lehár’s most enduring operetta and a sparkling jewel of the Viennese stage. Premiering in 1905, it quickly became a global sensation, charming audiences with its infectious waltzes, witty dialogue, and heartwarming romance. The story follows the wealthy widow Hanna Glawari and the efforts of the Pontevedrian embassy in Paris to ensure she marries a fellow countryman, most preferably the dashing Count Danilo, so her fortune remains in their impoverished homeland. Filled with elegance and comedic intrigue, but also capturing the glamour and sophistication of Belle Époque Paris, the operetta is light-hearted and full of charm.

Chen Yong

Events

Past events

14 - 15 Aug, 2026

The Elixir of Love · Opera Hong Kong

7 - 10 May, 2026

Carmen · Opera Hong Kong

Future and recently performed repertoire

Remendado in Carmen by Bizet

Opera Hong Kong

Camille, Count de Rosillon in The Merry Widow by Lehár

Opera Hong Kong

Nemorino in The Elixir of Love by Donizetti

Opera Hong Kong

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