Music by Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini
Presented at Universal Preservation Hall
Sung in Italian with English Supertitles
The Italian opera buffa, Don Pasquale, is Gaetano Donizetti’s most celebrated work as a musical comedy in three acts. Enjoy this bel canto classic as Dr. Malatesta and Norina’s plot unfolds, much to the surprise of her beloved Ernesto and the wealthy Don Pasquale.
Featuring returning Principal and former Opera Saratoga Young Artist, Andy Papas as Don Pasquale, alongside 2023 Young Artists’ Randy Ho as Ernesto, Haley Whitney as Norina, Antonio Cruz as Dr. Malatesta, and Alexander Smith as the Notary.
Directed by former Opera Saratoga Young Artist, Meaghan Deiter. Conducted by Brian Garman.
This production is suitable for all audiences.
Andy Papas, Randy Ho, Haley Whitney, Antonio Cruz, Alexander Smith