
OPERA
Don Pasquale
SCHEDULE
2023/2024 SEASON
Music by Gaetano Donizetti
Opera in 3 Acts
Sung in Italian with English and Japanese surtitles
OPERA PALACE
4 Feb - 10 Feb, 2024 ( 3 Performances )
Running time is approx. 2 hours and 30 mins including intervals.
Booking Opens: Sat, 9 Dec 2023, 10:00am
DETAILS
The New National Theatre Tokyo will be presenting Donizetti's famous Opera Buffa, Don Pasquale, an exquisite example of beautiful Bel Canto opera. In the style of Opera Buffa, the classic characters include a Basso Buffo in the title role and a Soubrette Soprano in the role of Norina, while the comical storyline takes place within a day. The thrilling arias and ensemble include Norina's cavatina "Quel guardo il cavaliere" ("That look stabbed the cavalier") and Ernesto's "Cercherò lontana terra" ("I shall seek a far‑off land"), unfolding in recitativo accompagnato style accompanied by the orchestra.
The production, by director Stefano Vizioli, is a popular one, having been performed in Ravenna, Bologna, Cagliari, Genova, Oman and Trieste since its initial performance at the Teatro all Scala di Milano in 1994. This brilliant production shines with contemporary sensibilities in its delicate psychological expressiveness and how it unfolds scene by scene.
One of the world's most popular bass singers, Michele Pertusi, makes his debut with the New National Theatre Tokyo in one of his most acclaimed roles, Don Pasquale. Norina is performed by rising star Lavinia Bini, Ernesto by Juan Francisco Gatell, who received lavish praise for his sultry voice as Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni and Malatesta by Kamie Hayato, boasting outstanding vocal technique. This production brings audiences a remarkable performance with the delight of Bel Canto opera performed by a phenomenal cast of singers.
NEWS & FEATURES
Backstage Tour in English will be held for "Don Pasquale"!
SYNOPSIS
Don Pasquale is a rich old man who, because his only successor, his nephew Ernesto, rejects the marriage arrangement he made for him, declares that he himself will marry and produce a child.
Ernesto is in love with the young widow, Norina. Ernesto's friend Malatesta is a doctor, who hatches a plan for the young couple. Disguised as his younger sister, Norina is introduced to Don Pasquale, who falls head over heels for her as she plays the pure young maiden.
He signs the marriage papers, upon which Norina discards all pretence and makes a complete transformation into the wife from hell, indulging in every possible luxury. Don Pasquale is at a complete loss and starts to regret that he married. He finally consents to the marriage of Ernesto and Norina. Even though realizing that he has been duped by Malatesta’s scheme, he gives his blessing to the young couple.
VIDEO
CREATIVE TEAM & CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor: Renato BALSADONNA
Production: Stefano VIZIOLI
Set Design: Susanna ROSSI JOST
Costume Design: Roberta GUIDI DI BAGNO
Lighting Design: Franco MARRI
CAST
Don Pasquale: Michele PERTUSI
Dottor Malatesta: KAMIE Hayato
Ernesto: Juan Francisco GATELL
Norina: Lavinia BINI
Chorus: New National Theatre Chorus
Orchestra: Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
- CREATIVE TEAM
- CAST
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Conductor
Renato BALSADONNA
ProductionStefano VIZIOLI
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Don Pasquale
Michele PERTUSI
Dottor MalatestaKAMIE Hayato
ErnestoJuan Francisco GATELL
NorinaLavinia BINI
TICKETS
Booking Opens: Sat, 9 Dec 2023, 10:00am
Booking Z seats (Day tickets) 1,650 yen
- You are able to purchase Z seat tickets online from 10:00 am. Click "BUY TICKETS" next to "Z" under each performance information.
- There is a handling charge of ¥330 (incl. tax).
- Only when seats allocated as Z seats are still available at 11:00 am, you are able to purchase these tickets at the Box Office of the theatre.
- Note that all Z seats are on a first come, first served basis and will come with restricted views.
Concession Prices
Under 15s discounts and Z seats (Day Tickets) are available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone.
Please Note
- Latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium unless there is a suitable break or interval.
- For Seat D of Opera performances, maximum of 2 tickets per person on the first day of ticket sale.
- No admittance to pre-school children. Each child older than this age requires a ticket for entry, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Tickets may not be changed or refunded except in the case of a cancelled performance.
- A special discount price is available for disabled guests. Please inquire at the Box Office for details.
- Users of wheelchairs are requested to contact the Box Office.
- Please note that cast or programme change may be required depending on the situation.