Don Pasquale

Gaetano Donizetti's comic opera "Don Pasquale" in three acts is a masterpiece of bel canto, combining sparkling humor with musical elegance. The libretto by Donizetti and Giovanni Ruffini, based on Angelo Anelli, tells the story of the miserly and lonely Don Pasquale, who seeks to disinherit his nephew Ernesto by marrying a young bride himself. However, Ernesto and his beloved Norina thwart his plans with a cunning intrigue, aided by the shady doctor Malatesta. Norina pretends to be an innocent bride to deceive Pasquale, exposing his weaknesses in the process.

The opera explores the conflicts between youth and age, miserliness and generosity, as well as the longing for love and honesty. With sparkling arias and lively ensembles, "Don Pasquale" offers an entertaining yet profound examination of human weaknesses and strengths. The revival will be performed in Italian with surtitles.