Florida Grand Opera: The Elixir of Love

Love can indeed lead to some ridiculous situations, and such is the delightful chaos that unfolds in The Elixir of Love when an ardent youth embarks on drastic measures to capture the heart of his beloved. Nemorino, a naive village lad, finds himself deeply smitten with Adina, a young woman of both independent mind and means. Determined to win her affections, Nemorino resorts to any means necessary. However, weary of his persistent and puppy-like adoration, Adina impulsively agrees to marry Belcore, the swaggering sergeant of the regiment. In desperation, Nemorino seeks the aid of the traveling charlatan Dulcamara, investing both his hope and meager finances in a supposed "love potion." Sung in Italian with English and Spanish projected translations