April12 2025 (Sat)
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L’elisir d’amore

Opera by G. Donizetti

Prague State Opera | Opera and Ballet

155 minutes | Available

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Date:	April 12, 2025 \| 19:00 (Sat)
Venue:	Prague State Opera
Duration:	155 minutes
Status:	Available
Reviews:	(15)

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L’elisir d’amore: one of the most sparkling comic operas

In Italian, surtitles in Czech, English

Gaetano Donizetti completed his 40th opera within a mere fortnight. The piece premiered to great acclaim in 1832 at the Teatro alla Canobbiana in Milan.

Essentially portraying a story of quackery seasoned with a love plot, the music draws considerably upon the Italian folk song tradition. Telling the simple tale of Nemorino, a naïve peasant who falls in love with Adina, a wealthy landowner, and strives to win her heart by means of a miraculous potion (in fact just cheap red wine), Donizetti created one of the most sparkling comic operas of all, one abounding in splendid gags and tender melodies. What is more, within a few bars the composer managed to perfectly outline situations and aptly render human characters: the cunning itinerant swindler Dulcamara, who sells such cure-alls as a rejuvenation remedy and love concoction; the bragging sergeant Belcore; the self-confident belle Adina; and the diffident Nemorino.

The new production has been undertaken by the German stage director Julia Burbach, nominated in 2019 for the “Best Newcomer” prize in the prestigious International Opera Awards poll.

Performing:

State Opera Chorus
State Opera Orchestra
State Opera Soloists

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There is a screen with subtitles on each seat
The program may be subject to change
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The price includes service fee of 3,7 € (100,- CZK)

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Prague State Opera

Address:	Wilsonova 4, Praha 1
Capacity:	989
Type:	Theatre
Winter heating:	Yes
Wheelchair access:	Yes

Prague State Opera is one of the most important music scenes in Europe & one of the stages of The National Theatre

Visit the recently re-opened and newly refurbished grand opera house with a noteworthy history where many world renown artists have worked here making each performance a prime cultural event.

History:

This Neo-classical edifice was built in 1883 by the German Theatre Association as a reaction of German minority in Prague to the opening of the Prague National Theatre. As the New German Theatre it soon gained international acclaim for its inovative repertoire and artistic leadership including such names as Angelo Neumann, Alexander Zemlinski or Georg Szell.

Nowadays, famous operas, as well as pieces unjustly overlooked or unknown in the Czech Republic are introduced in the State Opera gaining the theatre a reputation of one of the best European scenes where you can enjoy watching mainly opera and ballet performances.

How to get there:

Accessibility by public transport:
metro A (green line) or C (red line) - Muzeum station
Nearest car parking:
GPKW - Wilsonova Garage and Parking Complex, Wilsonova 2, or garages on Opletalova street

Please note:

There is a screen with subtitles on each seat.

Overall rating:

TEJAS S. | December 05, 2024 | 12:48 (Thu)

Amazing event and very emotional at some moments & also funny at times.

Katherine V. | November 11, 2024 | 08:48 (Mon)

L’eliair d’amore was lighthearted and thoroughly enjoyable! Great and imaginative set indeed. The cast gave it their all and the lead talents were superb! Well done everyone!

Nicholas S. | September 28, 2024 | 23:49 (Sat)

Excellent performance at a beautiful theater. All of my opera experiences at Prague have been positive due to reasonable ticket prices, stunning venues, and talented casts. Highly recommend!

Petra S. | September 19, 2024 | 19:56 (Thu)

C'était fabuleux. Et le bâtiment et la salle aussi. Je vais retourner dans 2 jours

Joel H. | September 19, 2024 | 19:09 (Thu)

A wonderful production of Elisir - the staging was terrific but simple. The cast of singers was first rate, especially Nemorino and Adina. The whole experience in this venerable opera house will remain a treasured experience for us.

John S. | September 19, 2024 | 18:12 (Thu)

Excellent singing, orchestra, acting and setting and three cheers for Adina.

PragueTicketOffice: Dear Mr. Sheaff, Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your evening at the State Opera! Sincerely, PTO team

JANET L. | June 20, 2024 | 18:04 (Thu)

Loved the performance.

Samantha B. | March 04, 2024 | 17:31 (Mon)

Tiziana P. | December 28, 2023 | 21:03 (Thu)

Despite the modern interpretation of a great classic, the piece was exquisite and performed with charm and professionalism. Particular mention to the opera singer representing Nemorino, his Italian was perfect, his pronunciation accurate and his acting superlative!

Despoina A. | November 27, 2023 | 18:16 (Mon)

Everything was perfect like we wanted

PragueTicketOffice: Dear Ms. Apostolidou, We are glad that you enjoyed a wonderful evening in the State Opera. Thank you for your nice words! Best regards Eva from Prague Ticket Office

Zhenjie T. | November 27, 2023 | 10:10 (Mon)

Enjoyed the opera very much. The cast had outstanding singing and performance.

Jacques L. | November 01, 2023 | 19:10 (Wed)

Un magnifique spectacle d’excellente qualité nous avons passé un très bon moment devant cet élixir d’amour de donizetti

Iúri G. | October 13, 2023 | 21:34 (Fri)

terhi L. | October 13, 2023 | 20:19 (Fri)

My first opera and it was fantastic! I am a fan of musicals and this was equally entertaining. The duets were giving me goosebumps.

Peter F. | October 03, 2023 | 19:59 (Tue)

The venue is spectacular. The orchesta is amazing and the performance, choreography and staging were outstanding. The staff is also freindly and helpful...perfect evening. Highly recomend.

PragueTicketOffice: Dear Mr. Fassbender, We are delighted to hear that you had a perfect evening at the State Opera. Thank you very much for your comment. Best regards Eva from Prague Tickset Office

L’elisir d’amore

April 12, 2025 | 19:00 (Sat)

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