The Boston Conservatory Opera Division, under the direction of Sanford Sylvan, will present Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love)," at The Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway Street in Boston, from April 5 - 7.  Kirsten Z.Cairns directs.  Bruce Hangen conducts. 

Donizetti's frequently performed "Elixir," which premiered in 1832, is a flirtatious comic opera telling the story of Nemorino, a shy, simple man, who yearns for Adina, a bright, sassy girl who wants nothing to do with him. 

A "doctor" comes to town and offers Nemerino a love potion to help him woo Adina. Meanwhile, Nemerino's wealthy uncle dies, leaving him a fortune, and he suddenly becomes the town's most sought-after bachelor.  Cairns sets this "Elixir" on a village green in World War II England.   

The Boston Conservatory trains exceptional young performing artists for careers that enrich and transform the human experience. Known for its intimate and supportive multi-disciplinary environment, the Conservatory offers fully accredited graduate and undergraduate programs in Music, Dance, Theater and Music Education, and presents over 200 performances each year by students, faculty and guest artists. Since its founding in 1867, The Boston Conservatory has shared its talent and creativity with the city of Boston, the region and the nation.

For tickets and information, call 617-912-9222. 

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