Glyndebourne 2. 01. Don Pasquale - synopsis and cast/creatives . The bride, Malatesta tells him, is beautiful and innocent, and happens to be Malatesta's sister. Don Pasquale reminds his nephew Ernesto that he has offered to wed him to a wealthy lady on pain of disinheritance if he refuses. Ernesto refuses again; he intends to marry the impoverished Norina. At home, Norina scoffs at a romantic novel. Malatesta arrives and tells her of the scheme he has hatched to help her and Ernesto marry. Norina will be introduced to Pasquale as Malatesta's sister Sofronia, fresh from the convent. After they are 'married' by a false notary, Pasquale will be at their mercy. Act IIDisowned by Pasquale, Ernesto feels he cannot ask Norina to share his poverty. Malatesta arrives at Pasquale's house with 'Sofronia', apparently shy and afraid of men. Pasquale proposes and she accepts.
Don Pasquale, who has suspected Norina of having a rendezvous in the garden, rushes out of concealment with Malatesta. But Ernesto is quick to hide, Norina pretends no one has been with her. This is too much for Don Pasquale.Malatesta's false notary draws up the contract, making Sofronia mistress of the house and owner of half of Pasquale's goods. The ceremony done, Sofronia instantly transforms into a domineering, spendthrift shrew and appoints Ernesto her escort. Stars: Italo Tajo, Sesto Bruscantini, Cesare Valletti . Sundance Film Festival 2017. Act IIIDon Pasquale, his home completely revamped by Norina/Sofronia, examines the bills with horror. Norina enters, dressed up to go to the theatre. Pasquale tries to stop her, but 'Sofronia' treats him harshly. As she leaves, she deliberately drops a piece of paper. Pasquale discovers that it is a note from Sofronia's lover arranging a tryst in the garden that evening. Pasquale sends for Malatesta and shows him the note. They agree to confront the lovers in the garden that night. Later, in the garden, Ernesto serenades Norina, and they sing of their love. Pasquale and Malatesta spy on them and then ambush them, but Ernesto escapes unrecognised. Pasquale is thus forced to accept Ernesto's chosen wife in order to get rid of his own. When the truth is finally revealed, Pasquale forgives the youngsters and all are reconciled. Cast and creative team. Conductor: Enrique Mazzola. Director: Mariame Cl. Don Pasquale (Donizetti, Gaetano) - IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library: Free Public Domain Sheet Music.
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