This rollicking bel canto comedy is a celebration of girl power! The buffoonish Don Pasquale is determined to marry the much younger Norina. However, with her wit and the help of a few friends, she manages to both teach Pasquale a lesson and find true love. Full of dazzling tunes and hilarious hijinks, Donizetti’s masterpiece promises to delight.
Sung in Italian with English supertitles
“As a director, my heart lies in modern investigations of established pieces. I’m a huge proponent of the need to return to our classic works with a modern lens. I believe that this work is vital and offers audiences the opportunity to be challenged and stretched inside of a framework where they feel safe. Donizetti’s Don Pasquale provides the perfect opportunity to do such work, and I’m so thrilled to be exploring this piece this summer at the Lakes Area Music Festival.” —Chloe Treat, Director
Cast + Creative Team
Chorus Master: Celeste Johnson
Chorus: Robert Banks, Logan Barat, Mark Billy, Thore Dosdall, Kristina Dudley, Beth Gusenius, Grady Klein, Gary Kubert, Michelle Liebl, Alexis Reed, Valerie Rogotzke, Phill Takemura Sears, Meagan Seubert, Jacob Sorrells
This weekends performances are sponsored in part by Ameriprise Financial, Twin Cities Opera Guild, Victual, and Widseth.
