Don Pasquale
Synopsis
Determined to wed, a foolhardy old man is tricked by his friends into a sham wedding with an impish widow who turns into a harpy -- which subsequently cures his desire to marry in composer Gaetano Donizetti's famous opera buffa. Baritone Alessandro Corbelli plays the title character in this lush 2002 production also starring soprano Eva Mei and tenor Antonino Siragusa, with maestro Gérard Korsten leading the Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro Lirico.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea De Rosa, Gabriele Cazzola
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanni Ruffini
- Original Score
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Original Title
- Don Pasquale
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Rai Trade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea De Rosa, Gabriele Cazzola
Giovanni Ruffini
Gaetano Donizetti
Department Leadership Roster
Gaetano Donizetti
Original Music Composer
Giovanni Ruffini
Writer
Andrea De Rosa
Director
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Gabriele Cazzola
Director
Italo Grassi
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Pasquale
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What is Don Pasquale about?
Determined to wed, a foolhardy old man is tricked by his friends into a sham wedding with an impish widow who turns into a harpy -- which subsequently cures his desire to marry in composer Gaetano Donizetti's famous opera buffa. Baritone Alessandro Corbelli plays the title character in this lush 2002 production also starring soprano Eva Mei and tenor Antonino Siragusa, with maestro Gérard Korsten leading the Chorus and Orchestra of Teatro Lirico.
Who directed Don Pasquale?
Don Pasquale was directed by Andrea De Rosa, Gabriele Cazzola.
Who stars in Don Pasquale?
The principal cast of Don Pasquale includes Claudio Desderi, Mario Cassi, Juan Francisco Gatell, Laura Giordano, Gabriele Spina.
When was Don Pasquale released and how long is it?
Don Pasquale was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Pasquale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Pasquale was composed by Gaetano Donizetti.