Don Pasquale

Dramma Buffo in 3 acts
Music by
Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by
Gaetano Donizetti
Giovanni Ruffini
Language
Italian
Premiere
1843
Roles
  • Don Pasquale, an elderly bachelor
    Bass
    • Spielbass
    • Charakterbass
    • Bass Buffo
  • Dr Malatesta, his physician
    Baritone
    • Lyrischer Bariton
  • Ernesto, Pasquale's nephew
    Tenor
    • Hoher Lyrischer Tenor
  • Norina, a youthful widow, Ernesto's beloved
    Soprano
    • Koloratursoubrette
    • Lyrischer Koloratursopran
  • Carlino, Malatesta's cousin and a notary
    Bass