Don Pasquale

A true gem of grace, melody, and carefree humor. First performed in Paris in 1843, it achieved immediate success and quickly conquered the world. Donizetti composed it at an astonishing speed, in just 11 days. The elderly, wealthy gentleman, Don Pasquale, intends to disinherit his nephew, Ernesto, who, anticipating an inheritance, wishes to marry the impoverished Norina. Don Pasquale devises a cunning plan and decides to marry himself. He chooses the Doctor Malatesta as his confidant, unaware that the Doctor genuinely admires the young Ernesto. Thus, Malatesta, Norina, and Ernesto attempt to trick Don Pasquale. They plan a humorous scheme…