New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House1-1-1 Honmachi
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0071, Japan
Dates/times in Tokyo time zone
| Sunday 04 February 2024 | 14:00 |
| Thursday 08 February 2024 | 14:00 |
| Saturday 10 February 2024 | 14:00 |
Programme
| Donizetti, Gaetano (1797-1848) | Don Pasquale | Libretto by Gaetano Donizetti, Giovanni Ruffini |
Performers
| New National Theatre | ||
| Renato Balsadonna | Conductor | |
| Stefano Vizioli | Director | |
| Susanna Rossi Jost | Set Designer | |
| Roberta Guidi di Bagno | Costume Designer | |
| Franco Marri | Lighting Designer | |
| Tokyo Symphony Orchestra | ||
| New National Theatre Chorus | ||
| Michele Pertusi | Bass | Don Pasquale |
| Lavinia Bini | Soprano | Norina |
| Hayato Kamie | Baritone | Dr Malatesta |
| Juan Francisco Gatell | Tenor | Ernesto |
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.
