DON PASQUALE
Music by Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini
February 1, 5 & 7, 2025
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Conducted by Jacques Lacombe
Directed by Stefania Panighini
Single tickets on sale June 10th.
lights. Camera. Action!
Aging silent film director Don Pasquale pursues a young starlet of the talkies in a lively comedy reminiscent of the heyday of Italian films such as La Dolce Vita and Roman Holiday. This production features an all-Canadian cast of superstars and Calgary favourites.
CAST
Don Pasquale - John Fanning
Norina - Lucia Cesaroni
Ernesto - John Tessier
Doctor Malatesta - Phillip Addis
Featuring - The Calgary Opera Chorus
Featuring - The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
production
Set & Projection Design - Scott Reid
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Main Stage performances are at 7:30 pm at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Student Dress Rehearsal (January 30) is at 7 pm. More info is available here
Sung in Italian with projected English translations
Run time is approximately 3 hours including one intermission
Seating is assigned (view map)
Know before you go
Synopsis (linked when available)
Study Guide (available one month before opening night)