Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore is one of the jewels of Italian bel canto opera and one of the great showcase pieces for tenor voices. While seemingly a lighthearted comedy, the work unfolds with surprising emotional depth—but what accounts for its enduring appeal, and how might it be connected to the narrative patterns of a well-known contemporary British television series?

In this episode of Hör-Spiele, host Maria Gnann and dramaturge Anke Rauthmann discuss this year’s Opera Studio production of the Bregenzer Festspiele: L’elisir d’amore. The premiere takes place on 17 August 2026 at Theater am Kornmarkt.

Disclaimer: This podcast episode is available in German only.