Language:
Chinese
Premier Date:
October 12， 2012
Don Pasquale
Overview
Creators
Music
Teaser
Don Pasquale, the opera buffa was first adapted into Chinese as The Marriage of Don Pasquale (帕老爷的婚事) during its 1990 premiere at the Beijing Capital Opera Training School. The localized title was chosen to instantly convey the plot’s essence to Chinese audiences.
In 2012 and 2023, Zheng Xiaoying Opera Center revived this beloved Chinese version, staging it in Xiamen, Fuzhou (concert version), and Quanzhou. With its relatable dialogue, uproarious plot twists, and full Mandarin libretto delivered by a opera singer, the production had audiences roaring with laughter, proving that opera’s comedic brilliance transcends language barriers.
Cast
Deng Zhuorui
Conductor
Li Ao
Don Pasquale
Zhou Ni
Norina
Feng Haoran
Dr. Malatesta
Creator
Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti is a opera buffa where a wealthy old bachelor, Don Pasquale, plans to marry a young widow, Norina, to produce an heir and punish his nephew Ernesto, who is in love with Norina. However, with the help of Dr. Malatesta, Ernesto and Norina devise a scheme to expose Don Pasquale's foolishness and ultimately secure their love.
Rivision & Artistic Director
Zheng Xiaoying
Chinese Libretto Adaptation
Zhao Qi Xiong
Director
Wang Jie
Stage Design
Liu Keqing
Lighting Design
Deng Wen
Costume Design
Lei Jinwei
Stage Manager
Zhao Wenying
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