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L'Elisir d'Amore, Act II: Una furtiva lagrima (tenor): Full Orchestra Conductor Score

By Gaetano Donizetti/ Italian Libretto by Felice Romani after Eugène Scribe

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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) composed his popular two-act opera buffa L'elisir d'amore hastily over six weeks in 1832 for a premiere that took place on May 12 of that year at the Teatro della Canobbiana in Milan. The comic melodrama tells the story of a simple peasant, Memorino, and his unrequited love for wealthy landowner Adina. While competing for Adina with a soldier named Belcore, Nemorino turns to a charlatan named Dr. Dulcamara to purchase a love potion after hearing the story of Tristan and Isolde, a potion that does not do for Nemorino what it was intended to do. Finally, upon discovering Nemorino's sincerity in his love for her, Adina falls in love with him. The most famous aria in the opera, Una furtiva lagrima (A Furtive Tear), is sung by Nemorino in Act II, Scene 8, after he sees a single tear in Adina's eye. He is convinced that she now loves him, but he had spent all the money he had from joining the army on his love potion, and he will have to leave the next day with his new regiment. In the aria, he pensively reflects on what he saw and Adina's new love for him. The aria is among the best-known for tenors in the repertoire. Instrumentation: 1.2.2.2: 2.0.0.0: Hp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo Tenor.

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Series: Kalmus Opera Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-88-852903-9
ISBN13: 979-8-88-852903-4
UPC: 659359583445
SKU: 36-A278601
Instrumentation: 1.2.2.2: 2.0.0.0: Hp: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo Tenor

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About the Composer: Gaetano Donizetti

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) was an Italian opera composer whose prolific output shaped the bel canto tradition alongside Rossini and Bellini. Working at remarkable speed, he composed more than 60 operas across comedy, tragedy, and semiseria genres, establishing himself as a master of vocal writing and dramatic timing.

Donizetti's gift lay in crafting memorable melodies that sit naturally for the voice while advancing the narrative with precision. His operas remain central to the tenor repertoire, and Una furtiva lagrima stands as one of the most performed arias in concert halls and recitals worldwide.

Why we love this

This conductor score presents one of the most beautiful and frequently performed tenor arias in all of opera, giving your orchestra the chance to accompany a genuinely rewarding vocal moment. The orchestration is lean and transparent, allowing the tenor's line to shine while the ensemble provides essential harmonic and emotional support. Programming this aria offers flexibility: it works as a concert excerpt, a solo with orchestra, or as part of a larger operatic programming initiative, and it's a piece your musicians will recognize and enjoy learning.

What to expect

This aria breathes with quiet longing and introspection. Nemorino stands alone with his realization of Adina's love, and the orchestra wraps around him in a gentle embrace of warm, understated emotion. The harmonic language is direct and affecting, never overshadowing the human moment at the heart of the scene.

Who it's for

Conductors preparing a tenor soloist for operatic performance, whether in a concert setting or as part of a full operatic production. This score is essential for orchestras accompanying tenor recitalists or concert soloists who include this canonical aria in their programs.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the orchestra so the tenor can sing with natural volume and projection without strain; this aria depends on intimate vulnerability rather than power
  • Establish a flexible tempo that allows the singer room to shape phrases expressively; the conductor should follow the vocal line rather than imposing rigid time
  • Shape the string accompaniment with gentle, flowing bow direction that mirrors the pensiveness of Nemorino's reflection
  • Give special attention to the harp part, which provides delicate harmonic color; it should blend seamlessly rather than call attention to itself

How to use it

Feature this as a concert aria with your principal tenor or as part of a "Great Opera Moments" concert that showcases beloved operatic excerpts alongside symphonic works. It pairs well with other bel canto repertoire and offers a natural bridge between instrumental and vocal programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Accompanying a solo vocalist with sensitivity to rubato and phrasing
  • Balancing orchestral texture to support rather than overshadow the soloist
  • Maintaining ensemble cohesion across a transparent harmonic structure
  • Reading a full conductor score with multiple instrumental lines at moderate velocity

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