Jonah Hoskins

Andriana Chuchman

Jorell Williams

Tyrone Paterson

Peter Mcgillivray

Ann Hodges

Manitoba Opera

The Elixir of Love

Centennial Concert Hall

La bohème

### Event Description: The Elixir of Love - Manitoba Opera

**Event:** The Elixir of Love  
**Presented by:** Manitoba Opera  
**Season:** 2023/24

**Overview:**
Join Manitoba Opera for a heartwarming and whimsical performance of Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved opera, *The Elixir of Love*. This charming comedy is a delightful blend of wit, beautiful music, playful imposters, mistaken love, and a magical elixir that promises to enchant audiences.

**Plot Summary:**
Lovesick Nemorino, a poor but good-hearted country boy, is hopelessly in love with the rich, smart, and beautiful Adina. Despite being out of his league, Nemorino's fortunes take a turn when the scheming Dr. Dulcamara offers him a magical love potion. Promising that Adina will be unable to resist him within 24 hours, the elixir sets off a series of comedic and touching events. Will the potion work its magic?

**Musical Highlights:**
- **Una furtiva lagrima (One Furtive Tear):** One of the most popular tenor solos ever written, performed by Nemorino.
- **Adina, credimi (Adina, Listen):** A show-stopping ensemble piece.

**Performance Details:**
- **Music by:** Gaetano Donizetti
- **Libretto by:** Felice Romani, based on the French comedy *Le Philtre*
- **Language:** Sung in Italian with projected English translations

**Cast:**
- **Adina:** Andriana Chuchman
- **Nemorino:** Jonah Hoskins
- **Sgt. Belcore:** Jorell Williams
- **Dr. Dulcamara:** Peter McGillivray

**Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** Tyrone Paterson
- **Director:** Ann Hodges

**Location:**
- **Venue:** Lower Level, Centennial Concert Hall, Room 1060, 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, R3B 1C3

**Contact Information:**
- **Phone:** 204-944-8824
- **Fax:** 204-949-0377
- **Website:** [mboperamanitobaopera.mb.ca](http://mboperamanitobaopera.mb.ca)

**Additional Information:**
Manitoba Opera acknowledges that it operates within Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the Red River Métis Nation homelands. The organization is committed to working in partnership with Indigenous peoples in the spirit of truth, reconciliation, and collaboration.

**Tickets:**
For ticket information and to purchase, please visit the Manitoba Opera website.

Don't miss this enchanting and comedic opera that promises to warm your heart and dazzle your ears!

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