The Elixir of Love
L'Elisir d'amore
Synopsis
Released in 1967, the famous black-and-white film adaptation of Donizetti's opera, starring tenor Carlo Bergonzi and soprano Renata Scotto, alongside Giuseppe Taddei, is known for its charming performances and popular recordings. The film and associated recordings captured leading Italian singers in their prime, showcasing Donizetti's beloved work, famous for the tenor aria "Una furtiva lagrima". L'Elisir d'amore saw various productions and releases in 1967, including a RAI TV film in Italy, performances at Glyndebourne starting June 17, San Francisco Opera in October, and a World Record Club vinyl release in the UK, indicating it was a popular year for Donizetti's opera across different media
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Donizetti - Prendi, per me sei libero (L'elisir d'amor) - Renata Scotto 1967
Type: Clip • Published 2023-08-16
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isabella Quarantotti De Filippo
- Screenplay & Story
- Felice Romani
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- L'Elisir d'amore
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isabella Quarantotti De Filippo
Felice Romani
Gaetano Donizetti
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Isabella Quarantotti De Filippo
Director
Felice Romani
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What is The Elixir of Love about?
Released in 1967, the famous black-and-white film adaptation of Donizetti's opera, starring tenor Carlo Bergonzi and soprano Renata Scotto, alongside Giuseppe Taddei, is known for its charming performances and popular recordings. The film and associated recordings captured leading Italian singers in their prime, showcasing Donizetti's beloved work, famous for the tenor aria "Una furtiva lagrima". L'Elisir d'amore saw various productions and releases in 1967, including a RAI TV film in Italy, performances at Glyndebourne starting June 17, San Francisco Opera in October, and a World Record Club vinyl release in the UK, indicating it was a popular year for Donizetti's opera across different media
Who directed The Elixir of Love?
The Elixir of Love was directed by Isabella Quarantotti De Filippo.
Who stars in The Elixir of Love?
The principal cast of The Elixir of Love includes Renata Scotto, Carlo Bergonzi, Giuseppe Taddei, Carlo Cava, Renza Jotti.
When was The Elixir of Love released and how long is it?
The Elixir of Love was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Elixir of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Elixir of Love was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.