About this movie
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.
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opera
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How long is Don Pasquale?
Don Pasquale has a runtime of 2h 13m (2 hours and 13 minutes).
Who directed Don Pasquale?
Don Pasquale was directed by Kirk Browning and released in 1979.
What genre is Don Pasquale?
Don Pasquale is a Music, Comedy film (1979).
Who stars in Don Pasquale?
The cast of Don Pasquale includes Gabriel Bacquier, Beverly Sills, Alfredo Kraus, Håkan Hagegård, Nico Castel.
