Don Pasquale

A real gem of grace, melodiousness and carefree humor. First staged in Paris in 1843, it was a stunning success and quickly conquered the world. Donizetti composed it at a record pace, in just 11 days. An elderly rich bourgeois Don Pasquale intends to disinherit his nephew Ernest, who, waiting to inherit from his uncle, wishes to marry poor Norina. Don Pasquale hatches an evil plan and decides to marry himself. He chooses Dr. Malatesta as his confidant, not knowing that he has a real affection for young Ernest. In this way, Malatesta, Norina and Ernesto try to knock Don Pasquale out of the bagpipe. So they plan a funny intrigue...