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You’ve Got a Guy presents Donizetti's The Elixir Of Love, a cornerstone of bel canto that continues to charm audiences worldwide. This performer page offers a detailed biography of the composer and the work, highlights from notable recordings, and up-to-date information on the 2025–26 touring slate by English Touring Opera. Whether you’re new to the opera or an aficionado, we’ve got you covered with trusted, straightforward ticket guidance.

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Explore the melodic brightness, lyric threads, and sparkling ensembles that define L'Elisir d’Amore, including the famous aria Uno furtiva lagrima. We provide a concise guide to upcoming performances, with practical details to secure your seats.

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Gaetano Donizetti, a towering figure in bel canto, established a lasting tradition with L'Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love). Premiered on May 12, 1832 at Teatro della Canobbiana in Milan, the opera remains one of the most-performed works worldwide. The 2025–26 touring slate from English Touring Opera brings this delightful comedy to stages across the UK, including London, Coventry, Darlington, and more between Sept 27 and Nov 22, 2025. For fans and newcomers alike, we’ll stay on top of dates, venues, and ticket availability as easily as a friendly connection in the business.

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Note: While Donizetti himself did not maintain official social media, the companies staging this repertoire maintain active channels. Follow the producing houses for updates and behind-the-scenes content: ENO, Garsington, Teatro La Fenice, and English Touring Opera.

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Quick Facts About Donizetti's The Elixir Of Love

  • Composer and work: Gaetano Donizetti composed L'Elisir d'Amore (two acts, bel canto comedy) with a Felice Romani Italian libretto. Premiere: May 12, 1832, at Teatro della Canobbiana in Milan.
  • Musical style: Bright, lyric Verdian-inflected melodies, sparkling ensembles, and the famous aria Una furtiva lagrima; a hallmark of the bel canto era.
  • 2025 touring: English Touring Opera (ETO) announced a 2025–26 slate including The Elixir of Love, touring London, Coventry, Darlington, Buxton, Malvern, Bath, Saffron Walden, and Barnstaple between Sept 27 and Nov 22, 2025. ([operawire.com](https://operawire.com/english-touring-opera-announces-2025-26-slate/?utm_source=openai))
  • Discography (representative, most recent first): 2014 DG DVD/L’elisir d’amore (Villazón–Persson), 2005 Netrebko–Villazón (Warner/Virgin/Erato), 2002 Macerata (Arthaus Musik), 1996 Alagna–Gheorghiu (Decca), 1989 Pavarotti–Battle–Nucci (Deutsche Grammophon). ([pabloherascasado.com](https://pabloherascasado.com/recordings/lelisir-damore/?utm_source=openai))
  • Awards/achievements: Donizetti established bel canto as a dominant mode; L'Elisir d'Amore is among the most-performed operas worldwide; Donizetti's career includes landmark works such as Anna Bolena, Lucia di Lammermoor, and Don Pasquale. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gaetano-Donizetti?utm_source=openai))
  • Social media: There is no official social media presence for Donizetti himself; modern productions and institutions (e.g., ENO, Garsington, Teatro La Fenice) maintain active social channels and pages. ([eno.org](https://www.eno.org/operas/the-elixir-of-love/?utm_source=openai))

The records

Donizetti's The Elixir Of Love Discography

  • L'elisir d'amore (Villazón, Miah Persson) – Baden-Baden Festspielhaus (DVD)
    2014 · Deutsche Grammophon
  • Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore (Netrebko, Rolando Villazón) – Vienna/Europe
    2005 · Warner Classics / Virgin / Erato
  • L'elisir d'amore (Macerata 2002) – Acquiles Machado, Valeria Esposito, Enrico Marrucci
    2002 · Arthaus Musik
  • L'elisir d'amore (Roberto Alagna, Angela Gheorghiu) – Decca
    1996 · Decca
  • L'elisir d'amore (Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Leo Nucci) – Deutsche Grammophon
    1989 · Deutsche Grammophon
  • L'elisir d'amore (Domingo, Ileana Cotrubaș) – Sony
    1977 · Sony
  • L'elisir d'amore (Gedda, Mirella Freni) – EMI
    1966 · EMI
  • L'elisir d'amore (Di Stefano, Hilde Güden) – Decca
    1955 · Decca
  • L'elisir d'amore (Carosio, Monti, Gobbi) – Testament
    1953 · Testament

The hits

Top Donizetti's The Elixir Of Love Songs

  • Una furtiva lagrima
    2014 · N/A
  • Una furtiva lagrima
    2005 · N/A
  • Una furtiva lagrima
    2012 · N/A
  • Una furtiva lagrima
    1996 · N/A
  • Una furtiva lagrima
    1989 · N/A
  • Una furtiva lagrima
    1970 · N/A

Gaetano Donizetti, a towering figure in bel canto, established a lasting tradition with L'Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love). Premiered on May 12, 1832 at Teatro della Canobbiana in Milan, the opera remains one of the most-performed works worldwide. The 2025–26 touring slate from English Touring Opera brings this delightful comedy to stages across the UK, including London, Coventry, Darlington, and more between Sept 27 and Nov 22, 2025. For fans and newcomers alike, we’ll stay on top of dates, venues, and ticket availability as easily as a friendly connection in the business.

Note: While Donizetti himself did not maintain official social media, the companies staging this repertoire maintain active channels. Follow the producing houses for updates and behind-the-scenes content: ENO, Garsington, Teatro La Fenice, and English Touring Opera.

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