Don Pasquale

A true gem of grace, melody and carefree humour. First staged in Paris in 1843, it enjoyed a dazzling success and quickly conquered the world. Donizetti composed it at record speed, in just 11 days. The elderly wealthy burgher Don Pasquale intends to disinherit his nephew Ernesto, who, awaiting his uncle's inheritance, wishes to marry the poor Norina.