Anna Netrebko as the beautiful and wealthy Adina leads the cast in Barlett Sherâs production of Donizettiâs charming comedy, first seen on Opening Night of the Metâs 2012â13 season. Matthew Polenzani is Nemorino, the poor but good-hearted country boy who wins her loveâwith the help of the magic âelixirâ sold by the quack Dulcamara, played by Ambrogio Maestri. Mariusz Kwiecien is the swaggering Sergeant Belcore and Maurizio Benini conducts.