L'elisir d'amore

"L'elisir d'amore," ("The Elixir of Love") a comic opera by Gaetano Donizetti, revolves around the charming yet bumbling Nemorino, a humble peasant hopelessly in love with the beautiful Adina. Misled by a traveling quack, Dr. Dulcamara, into believing a fake elixir of love will win Adina's heart, Nemorino purchases the potion in the hope of securing her affections. The opera's musical highlights include the delightful aria "Una furtiva lagrima," ...