- Presenting Series
With its sumptuous arias and lighthearted comedy, L’elisir d’amore remains one of the most popular Donizetti works in the opera repertoire. With no money, no confidence, and no hope of winning the hand of the alluring hotel owner Adina, the young waiter Nemorino entrusts his chance of romance to a quack salesman and a dubious bottle of...magic elixir.
The Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia trains young artists with tremendous potential as international opera soloists. These singers share their talent, training and unique gifts on our concert stage. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.
Free Pre-show Lecture | 3pm | Michael J. Bolton, AVA's director of advancement, presents 'A Day at the Opera.' Learn about Donizetti's opera and the ensemble's performance from the perspective of an Academy of Vocal Arts administrator.
Bolton is a nationally respected performing arts administrator, broadcaster, and lecturer, known for creative programming, audience engagement, and a lifelong commitment to opera and the human voice. He is the founder of the High Note Society, bringing opera lovers together through performances, travel, and shared experiences that turn a passion for the art form into lasting friendships. At the Academy of Vocal Arts, he works to secure the future of one of the world’s leading institutions for the training of opera singers. Previously, he spent more than two decades at Opera Philadelphia and led the International Friends of Festival Verdi in partnership with Italy’s Teatro Regio di Parma. A longtime classical music host on WRTI 90.1 FM and frequent lecturer on opera and vocal music, his presentations have reached more than 65,000 people internationally.