The fact that Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy dedicated a concert overture to the beautiful mermaid Melusine goes back to an experience he had had while attending the opera. While Mendelssohn was hardly enthusiastic about the music, the old mythical material and, not least, the convincing performance of the protagonist quickly inspired him to compose his own piece - and he managed to create a moving atmospheric picture of profound beauty. Antonín Dvořák's 5th Symphony is just as bright and light, revealing the young composer's mature and personal style. With its Bohemian tone, it is often referred to as Dvořák's Pastorale .

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2nd Philharmonic Concert / Unknown Beauty

A hopeless romantic swoons for the town’s school teacher, but she doesn’t even notice him. Along comes a traveling salesman with the perfect “magical elixir” to give him all his heart desires. In the shifting climate of post-war Italy, will these two lovers find each other—or is the elixir not all it was promised to be? With this exciting new-to-Dallas production, come see why THE ELIXIR OF LOVE has remained among the most popular comedic operas for nearly two centuries.

Guillermo García Calvo

Events

Upcoming events

9 - 17 Oct, 2026

The Elixir Of Love · Dallas Opera

Past events

Jan 1, 2024

2nd Philharmonic Concert / Unknown Beauty · Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in The Elixir of Love by Donizetti

Dallas Opera

Conductor in The Tale of the Beautiful Melusine Concert Overture by Bartholdy

Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock

Conductor in Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D minor by Schumann

Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock

Conductor in Symphony No. 5 in F major by Dvořák

Norddeutsche Philharmonie Rostock

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