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L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)

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In November 2009, Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania presented a new production of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, conducted by Pietro Rizzo and directed by Giovanni Anfuso. The production featured Serena Gamberoni and Francesco Meli in the principal roles, with baritone Piero Terranova as Belcore.

Opera • Gaetano Donizetti

Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (Italy) • 3–14 November 2009 • 7 performances

About the Opera.
Composed in 1832, Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore is a comic masterpiece blending lighthearted humor with genuine emotional warmth.
The story follows the naïve peasant Nemorino, who falls in love with the clever and independent Adina, and seeks the help of a traveling quack, Dulcamara, who sells him a supposed “love potion” to win her affection.
Performance Summary.
In November 2009, Teatro Massimo Bellini presented a new staging of Donizetti’s beloved comedy under the baton of Pietro Rizzo and stage direction of Giovanni Anfuso.
Baritone Piero Terranova appeared as Belcore alongside Serena Gamberoni (Adina), Roberta Canzian, Francesco Meli (Nemorino), Leonardo Caimi, and Simone Alaimo (Dulcamara).

Production Details

Date(s) 3–14 November 2009
Performances 7
Venue Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania, Italy
Work L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love)
Composer Gaetano Donizetti
Librettist Felice Romani
Conductor Pietro Rizzo
Stage Director Giovanni Anfuso
Orchestra Orchestra del Teatro Massimo Bellini
Chorus Coro del Teatro Massimo Bellini
Chorusmaster Tiziana Carlini
Piero Terranova Belcore

Cast

  • Adina — Serena Gamberoni / Roberta Canzian
  • Nemorino — Francesco Meli / Leonardo Caimi
  • Belcore — Piero Terranova / Massimiliano Gagliardo
  • Il dottore Dulcamara — Simone Alaimo / Andrea Porta
  • Giannetta — Rocío Martínez Serrano

Performance Dates

  • Tue 3 Nov 2009
  • Thu 5 Nov 2009
  • Fri 6 Nov 2009
  • Sun 8 Nov 2009
  • Tue 10 Nov 2009
  • Wed 11 Nov 2009
  • Sat 14 Nov 2009

Notes

  • New production for Teatro Massimo Bellini’s 2009 season.
  • Piero Terranova alternated with Massimiliano Gagliardo as Belcore.
  • Conducted by Pietro Rizzo and directed by Giovanni Anfuso.

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L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
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L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
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L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
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L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
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L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
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L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
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L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)
L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) — Teatro Massimo Bellini, Catania (2009)