Don Pasquale - Gaetano Donizetti
Information about the opera Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Opera buffa.
Recommended recordings on CD
Abbado/Bruson/Mei (RCA Victor Red Seal 09026 61924-2)
An excellent recording using the complete score.
Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, conducted by Roberto Abbado, 1993.
Cast: Renato Bruson (Don Pasquale), Eva Mei (Norina), Frank Lopardo (Ernesto), Thomas Allen (Malatesta).
RCA Victor Red Seal 09026 61924-2
Recommended recordings on DVD
Muti/Furlanetto/Focile (TDK DVWW-OPDPSC)
Milan La Scala Orchestra, Milan La Scala Chorus, conducted by Riccardo Muti, 1994.
Cast: Ferruccio Furlanetto (Don Pasquale), Nuccia Focile (Norina), Gregory Kunde (Ernesto), Lucio Gallo (Malatesta).
TDK DVWW-OPDPSC