Don Pasquale
Storyline & Plot Summary
Juan Diego Florez in another of his great stage roles. Old Don Pasquale (Ruggero Raimondi) wishes to marry and produce an heir, thus disinheriting his nephew Ernesto, who loves the merry widow Norina. Pasquale"s physician Malatesta pretends that Norina is his sister 'Sofronia', and arranges a mock wedding to Pasquale. 'Sofronia' then proceeds to make Pasquale's life a misery.
Production Details
Cast
Ruggero Raimondi
Don Pasquale
Isabel Rey
Norina
Oliver Widmer
Dottor Malatesta
Juan Diego FlĂłrez
Ernesto
Valeriy Murga
Un notaro
Thomas von GrĂźnigen
Maggior-domo
Elsbeth Treichler
Servi di Don Pasquale 1
Alex Minder
Servi di Don Pasquale 2
Renata Blum
Amica di Norina
Aneel Soomary
Trombettista ambulante
Gaetano Donizetti
Self - Composer
Orchester des Opernhaus ZĂźrich
Self - Orchestra
Nello Santi
Self - Conductor
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.