The courage to love … In this ever-popular comedy by Donizetti, Nemorino, a timid mechanic, loves Adina, an outgoing schoolteacher. How will he overcome his shyness and win her away from the conceited, overbearing Sergeant Belcore, who is aggressively wooing her? During the presentation we’ll luxuriate in lyrical beauty of the “bel canto” style (“beautiful singing”) and we’ll examine the mechanics of plot in this delicious, melodious comedy. Along the way, you’ll learn about the building blocks of opera.

Admission is free, seating is first come, first served.

Opera Basics is a series of five talks that provide an introduction to opera and The Santa Fe Opera’s 2024 Season. For more information, click the link below:

This event is a presentation of The Santa Fe Opera.