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The Livermore Valley Opera will be bringing Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera “The Elixir of Love” to life in two unconventional stages over the next couple of weeks — the libraries in Pleasanton and Livermore.
The opera performances at the Livermore Main Library on Jan. 25 and at the Pleasanton Public Library on Feb. 8 are part of LVOpera’s Education and Community Engagement Program.
“(LVOpera’s) Education Engagement Program reaches over 10,000 elementary school students annually by offering live opera performances to 20 Tri-Valley schools all presented free of charge,” according to the nonprofit’s website.
Both performances will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and will be free for all elementary school students in the Tri-Valley — costumes will also be provided for kids to participate in each show.
“During this charming opera performance, children from the audience will be invited to participate, playing support roles alongside the four professional artists,” according to the LVOpera press release. “By encouraging youth engagement, Livermore Valley Opera presents an informal opportunity for families to gain a better understanding and appreciation of this vibrant art form.”
“The Elixir of Love”, according to the nonprofit, is an entertaining, lighthearted comedy about a lovesick village boy who has eyes for a girl that has feelings for an overly-confident soldier. In the mix is a traveling doctor who comes to the village selling all kinds of medicines, including a magic love potion.
According to LVOpera, funding for its educational engagement program is provided by donations and grants from the Tri-Valley community. Learn more at lvopera.com.
