OPERA
L'elisir d'amore
SCHEDULE
2021/2022 SEASON
Music by Gaetano DONIZETTI
Opera in 2 Acts
Sung in Italian with English and Japanese surtitles
OPERA PALACE
7 Feb - 13 Feb, 2022 ( 4 Performances )
Running time is 2 hours and 30 mins including one interval
DETAILS
"L'elisir d'amore" is a masterpiece by Gaetano DONIZETTI, best known for his bel canto operas. It is the story of Nemorino, a youth who hears the story of how a potion made Tristan und Isolde fall in love and sets out to woo Adina, the most beautiful woman in the village. The music itself directly conveys the characters of Nemorino, the lead character, unable to convey his love as he feels it, and of Adina whose heart is in a tumult for love. At every turn we get a real feel for DONIZETTI's skill, such as in the supreme musical moment in the opera when Nemorino sings "Una furtiva lagrima", or in the bright and distinctive Sergeant Belcore, the villain of the piece, or in Dr. Dulcamara's witty personality. The lively voice of the chorus further rouses the mood on stage. This production by Cesare LIEVI (first staged in 2009) saw the appearance of props like a 9-meter-long book and huge letters of the alphabet, and an actual-size small airplane, earning it a reputation for playfulness and on-the-mark psychological portrayals.
Adina is sung by one of the most popular sopranos in Japan, SUNAKAWA Ryoko. NAKAI Ryoichi, who has a youthful and dulcet voice and ONISHI Takaoki, an internationally successful baritone, make their NNTT debut as Nemorino and Belcore respectively. And an experienced singer KUBOTA Masumi appears in the role of Dulcamara. Singers of the moment assemble at NNTT stage.
* Please note that there might be changes depending on the Covid-19 situation.
[Covid-19] Our Prevention Plan and Request to Our Patrons
The performances will be taking place based on the policies of the Japanese government and the Tokyo Metropolitan government, along with the guideline for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 infection by the Association of Public Theatres and Halls in Japan.
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SYNOPSIS
The village folk gather as Adina, a wealthy young farm owner, reads aloud from a book. The young peasant Nemorino is in love with her. Sergeant Belcore arrives with his regiment and his eye falls on Adina. Adina is indifferent to Nemorino's interest. The quack doctor Dulcamara sells Nemorino a "love potion" and says it will not take effect until the next day; the bottle contains only wine. The Sergeant returns. He has received orders to take his troops to a new location, and so proposes to Adina that they marry before the day is out. Nemorino worries that the elixir will not have time to work, and entreats them to wait one more day. This gets a cursing from Belcore. Adina invites all to a banquet, while Nemorino goes alone to seek the doctor's help.
At a pre-wedding celebration for Adina and the Sergeant. Adina is sad to see that Nemorino is absent. Nemorino has joined Belcore's regiment as a means to earn the money for another bottle of the elixir. Gianetta arrives with news that Nemorino's uncle has died and willed him a fortune. Nemorino himself arrives soon after, and as the young women suddenly shower him with attention, Nemorino believes the elixir is working. Adina tries to win Nemorino back. Seeing this, Nemorino becomes aware of her feelings and sings his famous aria, Una furtiva lagrima. Adina has bought back Nemorino's military contract from Belcore and gives it to him; Nemorino exclaims that if he is not loved, he might as well go off to die as a soldier. The two confess their true feelings for each other. Belcore returns, and lets go of Adina with good grace. As Dulcamara leaves the village, a crowd gathers to give him a rousing farewell.
CREATIVE TEAM & CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor: Gaetano D'ESPINOSA
Production: Cesare LIEVI
Set Design: Luigi PEREGO
Costume Design: Marina LUXARDO
Lighting Design: TATSUTA Yuji
CAST
Adina: SUNAKAWA Ryoko
Nemorino: NAKAI Ryoichi
Belcore: ONISHI Takaoki
Dulcamara: KUBOTA Masumi
Giannetta: KUSHIMA Kanae
Chorus: New National Theatre Chorus
Orchestra: Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
- CREATIVE TEAM
- CAST
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ConductorGaetano D'ESPINOSA
ProductionCesare LIEVI
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AdinaSUNAKAWA Ryoko
NemorinoNAKAI Ryoichi
BelcoreONISHI Takaoki
DulcamaraKUBOTA Masumi
GiannettaKUSHIMA Kanae
TICKETS
Booking Opens: Sun, 26 Dec 2021, 10:00am
*The tickets will be sold for all seats as normal (except the seats in rows 1-2 on the 1st Floor).
Booking Z seats (Day tickets) 1,650 yen
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- There is a handling charge of ¥330 (incl. tax).
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Concession Prices
Under 15s discounts and Z seats (Day Tickets) are available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone.
*Please note that further changes or cancellations may be required as the coronavirus situation develops or to comply with requests from the Government.
Please Note
- For Seat D of Opera performances, maximum of 2 tickets per person on the first day of ticket sale.
- No admittance to pre-school children. Each child older than this age requires a ticket for entry, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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- When the performance is cancelled.
- In case you correspond to the conditions as mentioned on this page
- If you choose not to attend the performance due to prevent infection.
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