Don Pasquale (1979)
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.
Director: Kirk Browning, John Dexter
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 133 min
Release Date: January 17, 1979
Cast
- Gabriel Bacquier - Pasquale da Corneto
- Beverly Sills - Norina
- Alfredo Kraus - Ernesto
- Håkan Hagegård - Dr. Malatesta
- Nico Castel - Notary
- MET Orchestra
Screenplay
- Giovanni Ruffini
- Gaetano Donizetti
- Angelo Anelli (Original Story)
Music: Gaetano Donizetti
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera, opera live performance, the metropolitan opera
More Films by Director: Kirk Browning, John Dexter
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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.
- Who directed Don Pasquale?
- Don Pasquale was directed by Kirk Browning, John Dexter.
- Who stars in Don Pasquale?
- Don Pasquale stars Gabriel Bacquier, Beverly Sills, Alfredo Kraus, Håkan Hagegård, Nico Castel, MET Orchestra.
- How long is Don Pasquale?
- Don Pasquale has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is Don Pasquale?
- Don Pasquale is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Don Pasquale produced?
- Don Pasquale was produced in United States of America.