Donizetti - L'Elisir d'Amore [SE] (+ CD) - Universal/Music/DVD

Donizetti - L'elisir d'amore

Nemorino - Roberto Alagna
Adina - Angela Gheorghiu
Belcore - Roberto Scaltriti
Dulcamara - Simone Alaimo
Giannetta - Elena Dan

Orechestre et Choeur de l'Opéra National de Lyon Evelino Pidò

The newly-wed opera stars Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna were perfectly cast in Frank Dunlop's witty production, set in the 1920s, of Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore, a beguiling mixture of sharp comedy and heartfelt pathos.

Stage Production:
-Frank Dunlop

Directed for video by:
-Brian Large

Executive Producer:
-Neil Mundy

Bonus Feature - "Love Potion"

Derek Bailey's film "Love Potion" presents a fascination "behind-the-scenes" look at the staging, rehearsal and recording of Frank Dunlop's celebrated production of L'elisir d'amore. Featuring interviews with Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna, as well as extensive rehearsal footage, it offers a unique insight into the world of opera recording. "Love Potion" is an English-language film.