The Elixir of Love

By Gaetano Donizetti February 13 & 14, 2009,
7:30pm, DeVos Hall
Sung in Italian with projected English titles

Directed by Matthew Lata
Conducted by Robert Lyall

Luscious. Humorous. Magical.

Donizetti's charming and sentimental score spins a lighthearted vision of love, as the humble and young Nemorino pines for the breathtaking beauty Adina. His belief in the power of a magic love potion allows this tender comedy to become a gentle expose on romance, class and hope, all leading up to one of opera's happiest endings.

Go Beyond the Show . . .

Maestro Chats
Join Artistic Director Robert Lyall for an in depth preview of the opera at the 28th Street Schuler Books & Music at 4p on Feb. 1, 2009.
    
Pre-Show Dinners
Enjoy an elegant dinner and still make it to the show on time. Dine, mix and mingle with other opera goers at the University Club, located across the street from the theater. Reservations are required, call 616-451-2741 or click here to download mail order form.

Pre-Performance Talks
GVSU Professor John Schuster Craig gives you a snapshot of the history, story and music of the opera before the curtain rises at 6:30 pm inside DeVos Hall.