One of the best loved comic operas ever composed is coming to the University of New Mexico. Don Pasquale, an opera to delight all ages, will be performed by the UNM Opera Theatre cast and the UNM Symphony Orchestra at Keller Hall April 14 - 16 at 7:30 p.m. and April 17 at 2:30 p.m.
An Italian opera with music by G. Donizetti, “Don Pasquale” is a comedy of love and deception. Don Pasquale attempts to maneuver his nephew Ernesto into a wealthy marriage, spurning Ernesto's lover Norina as unworthy. Meanwhile, Norina has her own maneuvers in hand. Posing as “Sofronia,” a beautiful young widow with a mercurial temperament, she beguiles Don Pasquale with a zany plan to secure his nephew and his fortune.
The UNM production, directed by Marilyn Tyler, will be sung in Italian with English titles. Desiree Mays, renowned lecturer for the Metropolitan Opera Guild and the Santa Fe Opera, will give “An Introduction to Donizetti's Don Pasquale” at 1:30 p.m. in Keller Hall prior to the April 17 performance. The lecture and refreshments following the performance are included with Sunday matinee tickets.
Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for UNM faculty/staff and seniors and $10 for students and children. Tickets are available at UNM Ticket Offices, tickets.com or by calling (505) 925-5858.
Contact: Sari Krosinsky, (505) 277-5813
Posted by scarr at March 23, 2005 12:46 PM