First in Lifetime Series “The Elixir of Love (L’elisir d’amore)”
Opera “The Elixir of Love” for Children and Youth
- DateDec. 21–22 (SAT–SUN), 2024
- TimeSAT, SUN 14:00
- PlacePlayHouse
- Age LimitOpen for ages 5 and above (born in 2019 or earlier)
- Seating124 seats (including 4 wheelchair seats)
- Price All seats KRW 15,000
- TicketFoundation Website / Ticket Booth / Call Center
- Contact+82-1899-5566
- Run time60 min
- Information※ Ticket sales open on Dec. 10 (TUE) at 10:00 via the Foundation website.
※ Guest bookings for foundation-sponsored shows can only be made and canceled through the foundation’s website
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Booking and Visitors Notification
Suitable Viewing Age
- Age Rating: Open for ages 5 and above (born in 2019 or earlier)
- ※ All ages displayed are the full age according to the amendment of the Civil Law on June 28, 2023.
- An official certificate showing the child’s date of birth (e.g., public health insurance certificate, resident registration certificate, passport, student card, etc.) is required, so please make sure to present it on the site.
- ※ Viewers under the age limit cannot enter the venue regardless of the ticket held or accompanied by a guardian
- ※ Cancellation, refund, or exchange is not available if the viewer fails to attend the performance because they failed to understand the age limitation
Ticket Reservation and Collection
- Reserved tickets can be claimed 1 hour before the performance starts
- ※ Reservation number of the booker’s mobile phone number must be checked before receiving the ticket
- Up to 4 tickets may be reserved per person for this performance
- If you wish to purchase a wheelchair seat, please contact our Call Center (☏+82-1899-5566) to make a booking.
- You may receive discount benefits per actual viewer rather than the person who made the booking.
- ※ Those who purchased discounted tickets must present certificates on-site; discrepancy in the ticket price must be paid if the ticket holder fails to present appropriate certificates
- Culture Pass is not applicable to ACC Children’s tickets (e.g., performance, experience centers, etc.)
- On the day of the performance, remaining tickets can be purchased at the venue from 10:00 until the performance begins.
Viewing Information
- The National Asian Culture Center places restrictions to content rating, entry after the beginning of the show, and photography for a pleasant viewing experience.
- ※ Viewers are responsible for failure to understand the entry regulations.
- Viewers can enter the venue 20 minutes before the performance, and will be prohibited entry once the performance begins.
- ※ The entry time may vary by the nature of the performance and on-site situation; please enter the venue 10 minutes before.
- Starting Aug. 1, 2024, the parking discount policy has been revised. The discount has changed from 4 hours (current) to 3 hours (new).
Seating Information
- This show does not designate seats for individual audience members. Audiences will be seated freely according to their entry. Please follow the guidance of the ushers.
- There are four wheelchair-accessible seats available. If you wish to purchase these seats, please book through the call center (1899-5566). If wheelchair-accessible seats are sold out, please reserve a general seat. You can leave your wheelchair outside the performance hall before entering.
ACC The First in a Lifetime Series
ACC PlayHouse’s “The First in a Lifetime Series” offers performances designed to introduce preschool children to the world of classical music, dance, and ballet for the first time in their lives.
It is a performance brand that conveys the idea behind ACC PlayHouse, focusing on performances with commentary, performances with experience, and performances completed by audience participation.
It is a performance brand that conveys the idea behind ACC PlayHouse, focusing on performances with commentary, performances with experience, and performances completed by audience participation.
Introduction
Seen through the Pure and Innocent Eyes of Children
A Children’s Opera “The Elixir of Love”
“Sometimes, sincerity and honesty—no matter how naive—can be the greatest remedy of all …”
Gaetano Donizetti, one of Italy’s most celebrated opera composers who has created 70 operas, wrote “The Elixir of Love” in just two weeks. Known for its heartfelt yet lighthearted melodies, this opera allows audiences to feel the depth of love amid comedic events.
In this children’s adaptation, the recitatives—traditionally sung dialogue—have been reimagined with Korean dialogue to make the story easier to follow. Meanwhile, the arias and ensembles remain in their original Italian, preserving the opera’s beauty and elegance for a delightful experience.
In this children’s adaptation, the recitatives—traditionally sung dialogue—have been reimagined with Korean dialogue to make the story easier to follow. Meanwhile, the arias and ensembles remain in their original Italian, preserving the opera’s beauty and elegance for a delightful experience.
Plot
What effect will the elixir of love have?
In the rural Basque region of Spain, an innocent young man named Nemorino is deeply in love with the beautiful farm owner, Adina.
Adina, who always dreams of exciting and diverse kinds of love, and Nemorino, who watches her from afar, longing for unchanging, eternal love.
One day,
Nemorino gathers his courage and confesses his love to Adina.
But just then, Sergeant Belcore appears before Adina, proposing marriage on the spot.
Desperate, Nemorino spends his entire fortune to buy an elixir of love from the traveling quack doctor Dulcamara, hoping it will win her heart.
In the rural Basque region of Spain, an innocent young man named Nemorino is deeply in love with the beautiful farm owner, Adina.
Adina, who always dreams of exciting and diverse kinds of love, and Nemorino, who watches her from afar, longing for unchanging, eternal love.
One day,
Nemorino gathers his courage and confesses his love to Adina.
But just then, Sergeant Belcore appears before Adina, proposing marriage on the spot.
Desperate, Nemorino spends his entire fortune to buy an elixir of love from the traveling quack doctor Dulcamara, hoping it will win her heart.
Songs
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How beautiful she is!: “Quanto è bella, quanto è cara”
An aria in which Nemorino, secretly in love with the smartest and prettiest Adina in the village, expresses his feelings for her.Nemorino -
Just like Paris did in the past: “Come paride vezzoso”
Belcore’s aria in which he proposes to the beautiful Adina.Belcore -
Ask the gentle breeze, Adina: “Chiedi all’aura lusinghiera”
Adina rejects Nemorino’s heartfelt confession, but Nemorino, steadfast in his belief in true love, refuses to give up on his feelings for her.Nemorino -
Listen, listen, oh peasants: “Udite, Udite, O Rustici”
A song full of bravado, where Dulcamara cleverly persuades the villagers that his elixir is a miraculous cure-all for every ailment imaginable.Dulcamara -
Obliged. Oh, yes, obliged: “Obbligato, ah si obbligato”
A duet where Nemorino spends his entire fortune on the fake love potion, while Dulcamara feels satisfied and smug about selling cheap wine at an exorbitant price.Nemorino and Dulcamara -
Dear elixir! She is mine now!: “Caro elisir! Sei mio!”
Left alone, Nemorino drinks the fake love potion, marvels at its effects, and hums joyfully to himself in a drunken stupor.Nemorino and Adina -
Adina, believe me!: “Adina Credimi!”
Adina accepts Belcore’s marriage proposal immediately. Witnessing this, Nemorino falls into despair and begs her to wait just one more day.Nemorino, Belcore, and Adina -
Two hundred thousand won!: “Venti Scudi!”
Upon hearing the news of Adina’s wedding, a desperate Nemorino rushes to Dulcamara. To buy a stronger dose of the elixir of love, he signs a military enlistment contract with Belcore in exchange for money.Nemorino and Belcore -
A furtive tear: “Una furtiva lagrima”
An aria sung by Nemorino after winning Adina’s heart, realizing that she loves him too. It is one of the most famous pieces in opera.Nemorino -
Take it; you are now free: “Prendi, per me sei libero”
An aria where Adina returns the military enlistment contract she retrieved from Belcore.Adina -
The ultimate problem-solver: “Ei corregge ogni difetto”
Thanks to the elixir of love, two couples get married, and everyone finds happiness. Dulcamara, now even more confident, becomes a celebrated hero as he presents his new “miracle wine” and receives the crowd’s admiration in this aria.Dulcamara
Cast and Producers
- ComposerGaetano Donizetti
- OriginalEugène Scribe
- ScriptwriterFelice Romani
Performers
- NemorinoTen. Min Hyunki
- AdinaSop. Kim Shinhye
- BelcoreBar. Kim Won
- DulcamaraBar. Kim Kyungcheon
- GiannettaSop. Kim Minyoung
Crew
- Art DirectorShin Seonseop
- ProducerKim Sookyoung
- AccompanistKim Bomi
- SubtitlesKim Haneul
Company Introduction: Noble Art Opera
Founded in 2007, Noble Art Opera has been at the forefront of popularizing classical music by presenting performances that engage directly with audiences. By incorporating diverse performance styles, the company strives to make opera more enjoyable and accessible, offering not only traditional opera but also audience-friendly concerts in several formats.
Since 2016, it has been delivering various audience-centered performances through the annual Seoul Opera Festival.
Since 2016, it has been delivering various audience-centered performances through the annual Seoul Opera Festival.
- Main Repertoire
- Noble Art Opera stages traditional operas such as “L’elisir d’amore,” “Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci,” and “Rigoletto,” as well as original productions like “Jamyunggo,” “Lucky Day,” and “Queen Heo.” These works are crafted to resonate with audiences and ensure meaningful engagement.
Place Info.
ACC Children, PlayHouse
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