In 1968, the Cincinnati Opera produced a nationally televised "Wild West" version of this work, set in 1870s Texas. Late in this opera, one character buys out the protagonist's contract, offering it to him with the aria "Prendi, per me sei libero". This opera's primary baritone brags about how awesome he is and compares himself to Mars and Paris in the aria "Come Paride vezzoso". Its first act opens with the protagonist watching his love interest read the story of Tristan and Isolde to a group of peasants, shortly before a regiment led by Sergeant Belcore arrives. The protagonist, who sings "Quanto è bella, quanto è cara" in the first act, asks "what more need I look for?" in this opera's most famous aria, "Una furtiva lagrima". It centers on Nemorino's attempt to woo Adina using a philtre purchased from Dr. Dulcamara. For 10 points, identify this Donizetti opera whose title substance is
In 1968, the Cincinnati Opera produced a nationally televised "Wild West" version of this work, set in 1870s Texas. Late in this opera, one character buys out the protagonist's contract, offering it to him with the aria "Prendi, per me sei libero". This opera's primary baritone brags about how awesome he is and compares himself to Mars and Paris in the aria "Come Paride vezzoso". Its first act opens with the protagonist watching his love interest read the story of Tristan and Isolde to a group of peasants, shortly before a regiment led by Sergeant Belcore arrives. The protagonist, who sings "Quanto è bella, quanto è cara" in the first act, asks "what more need I look for?" in this opera's most famous aria, "Una furtiva lagrima". It centers on Nemorino's attempt to woo Adina using a philtre purchased from Dr. Dulcamara. For 10 points, identify this Donizetti opera whose title substance is revealed to be nothing but cheap red wine.
In 1968, the Cincinnati Opera produced a nationally televised "Wild West" version of this work, set in 1870s Texas.
The Elixir of Love [or L'elisir d'amore]