Donizetti's ebullient bel canto comedy, L'elisir d'amore, is rightfully one of the jewels in the canon with its amusing story, gorgeous melodies that come one after another, and one of the great operatic characters at its center, Nemorino.

We'll celebrate this opera by talking with sommelier Massimo Maietto (@6:25 ) about wine and which wines he would suggest as a love potion. Then, therapist Biany Perez (@20:00 ) discusses the games we play in relationships. After that celebrated American bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi (@35:22 ) shares his journey to buffo roles and the chiaroscuro nature in all of us. Finally, we'll talk with Giovanna Cavaliere (@46:17 ), the personal assistant and long-time friend of Luciano Pavarotti, the greatest Nemorino of the late 20th century.

Learn more about our guests on their websites!

• Biany Perez: www:bianyperez.com


• Patrick Carfizzi: www.patrickcarfizzi.com

Don't forget to check out our Spotify Playlist for L'elisir d'amore, which includes a little tribute to the great Italian soprano Renata Scotto. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1JDZz1GnYBKtnlxcLaHZcd?si=e55d2f69473f4237

You can always reach out to me on my website, www.michaeljbolton.com, or email me at mike@michaeljbolton.com.