On April 16th, the creative team of the upcoming new production of Gaetano Donizetti's opera "L'elisir d'amore" gathered for their first joint rehearsal at the Latvian National Opera, listening to the vision of German director Sven-Erik Bechtolf for the upcoming staging, with the premiere scheduled for May 23rd. The director also sends special greetings to the audience of LNOB!

Nemorino is madly in love with the Adina, but he lacks the courage to confess his feelings to her. Oh, if only there was a magical potion that could open Adina's beautiful eyes and let her see Nemorino's undying love! Alas, the travelling salesman Dr. Dulcamara happens to have the necessary concoction in his collection. However, the effect of the potion isn’t quite what Nemorino had in mind... The amusing misunderstandings, portrayed in the opera, will lead one to the conclusion that true love is a celestial force that overcomes all obstacles.

The production's set and costume designer is Julian Crouch, assistant set designer Anna Maddalena Cingi, and lighting designer Māris Sējāns. Premiere will take place on May 23, 2024!

Gaetano Donizetti's comic opera "L'elisir d'amore" premiered in Milan in 1832. This is the third time it is being staged at the Latvian National Opera.