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Drunk on love

The classic two-act comic opera, L'elisir d'Amore, by renowned Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti will be screened at the Opera House of the National Center for the Performing Arts. First performed in Milan in 1832, this iteration was produced by the NCPA and premiered in Beijing in 2010.Performed by the China NCPA Chorus and Orchestra, the opera was directed by Pier Francesco Maestrini and featured Italian soprano Serena Gamberoni and Italian tenor Francesco Meli performing the two leading roles. The opera revolves around the romance between Adina, a rich and beautiful female landlord, and a poor young peasant named Nemorino.

2 pm, Aug 29. National Center for the Performing Arts. No 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6655-0000.