Don Pasquale
Jan 17, 1979 · 2h 13m
Director
John Dexter, Kirk BrowningOverview
This John Dexter production, designed by Desmond Heeley, was a parting gift to the great American soprano Beverly Sills, who bid farewell to the Met as Norina, the smart young widow at the center of Donizetti’s comedy. The sensational Alfredo Kraus sings her beloved Ernesto. Håkan Hagegård, in his Met debut role and season, is Dr. Malatesta, the man who helps the young couple trick the crusty old bachelor of the title (Gabriel Bacquier at his comical best) into a fake marriage. This being a Donizetti comedy, it all turns out perfectly well at the end—and getting there is pure operatic fun.
Cast of Don Pasquale
Crew of Don Pasquale
John DexterDirector
Kirk BrowningDirector
Gaetano DonizettiOriginal Music Composer, Writer
Giovanni RuffiniWriter- Christopher SarsonProducer
- Michael BronsonExecutive Producer
- Desmond HeeleySet Designer, Costume Designer
- Gil WechslerLighting Design
- Nicola RescignoConductor
James LevineMusic Director- Nina LawsonHairstylist
- Victor CallegariMakeup Artist
- Christina CalamariWardrobe Master
- Clemente D'AlessioAssociate Producer
- Angelo AnelliOriginal Story
About Don Pasquale
What is Don Pasquale about?
This John Dexter production, designed by Desmond Heeley, was a parting gift to the great American soprano Beverly Sills, who bid farewell to the Met as Norina, the smart young widow at the center of Donizetti’s comedy. The sensational Alfredo Kraus sings her beloved Ernesto. Håkan Hagegård, in his Met debut role and season, is Dr. Malatesta, the man who helps the young couple trick the crusty…
When was Don Pasquale released?
Don Pasquale was released on January 17, 1979.
How long is Don Pasquale?
Don Pasquale runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
Who directed Don Pasquale?
Don Pasquale was directed by John Dexter and Kirk Browning.
Who is in the cast of Don Pasquale?
The cast of Don Pasquale includes Gabriel Bacquier (Pasquale da Corneto), Beverly Sills (Norina), Alfredo Kraus (Ernesto), Håkan Hagegård (Dr. Malatesta) and Nico Castel (Notary).