Gaetano Donizetti’s Don Pasquale is a witty and fast-paced comic opera brought to
life in a vibrant production conducted by Francesco Lanzillotta and staged by Andrea
De Rosa. Set in 19th-century Rome, the story follows the elderly Don Pasquale, sung
by acclaimed Italian bass, Carlo Lepore, as he schemes to disinherit his nephew
Ernesto by marrying a young bride. But with the help of the clever Dr. Malatesta and
the spirited Norina, posing as the bride, Pasquale is hilariously outwitted. Full of
sparkling music, mistaken identities, and romantic twists, this opera delivers charm,
laughter, and a timeless message about love and growing old gracefully.
