Tomorrow, 10 November at 18:00, the Kursaal theatre will host a performance of Gaetano Donizetti's opera 'L'elisir d'amore' in a new production by the Fundació Òpera Catalunya. The opera will feature the choir of the Associació d'Amics de l'òpera de Sabadell and the Orquesta Sinfónica del Vallès, conducted by Daniel Gil de Tejada, with stage direction by Pau Monterde.
'L'elisir d'amore', one of the great works of Italian bel canto, tells a story of pure and sincere love. It showcases Donizetti's mastery of the comic genre, featuring one of the most irresistible melodies, the aria 'Una furtiva lagrima'. The plot revolves around Nemorino, a naive young man in love with Adina, a wealthy and intelligent woman who seems beyond his reach. He relies on a supposed love elixir to win her affection, leading to comedic misunderstandings that ultimately reveal the sincerity of his feelings.
As the story unfolds, when Nemorino unexpectedly inherits a fortune, Adina realises she loves him too, while the charlatan Dulcamara claims credit for the outcome due to his potion.
Tickets for 'L'elisir d'amore' are priced at €50, with discounts available at €45 for holders of the Carnet Galliner and seniors over 65, and €25 for those under 30. They can be purchased at the Kursaal box office.
As is customary, an introductory talk on the opera will be given by musicologist Ovidi Cobacho one hour before the performance at 17:00 in the Sala Polivalente 1 of the Kursaal theatre.
In celebration of the Kursaal's 100th anniversary, a second performance of Verdi's 'Aida' will take place on Tuesday, 4 May at 18:00, in addition to the already scheduled performance on Sunday, 2 May.
