Don Pasquale (2002)

Music by Gaetano Donizetti (1797–1848)
Libretto by Giacomo Ruffini
based on a libretto by Angelo Anelli

Sung in Italian

Conducted by Francesco Milioto
Directed by Harvey Berman
Set Design by Peter Crompton

Performances:
Evening: Jul. 13, 15, 17, 19; 8:00 p.m.
Matinee: Jul. 21; 2:00 p.m.

All performances at
the Lesher Center for the Arts,
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA

Cast (in order of appearance):

Don Pasquale: Bojan Knezevic
Servant: Jeremy Esperante*
Dr. Malatesta: Armando Gama
Ernesto: David Miller
Norina: Kristin Clayton
Maid: Carolyn Kraetsch*
Notary: Bruce Knopf

* Festival Opera debut

Don Pasquale (Bojan Knezevic) welcomes his old friend, Dr. Malatesta (Armando Gama). Photo by Tom Bacon	Dr. Malatesta has a plan to turn Norina (Kristin Clayton) into Sofronia. Photo by Natalie Lane
Ernesto (David Miller) and Norina/ Sofronia express their love before the charade is revealed. Photo by Natalie Lane	Sofronia quickly dominates the household — and Don Pasquale. Photo by Natalie Lane