Donizetti: Don Pasquale

After four decades, Donizetti’s Don Pasquale returns to the renowned Vienna State Opera in a cheeky, highly entertaining new staging by Irina Brook. Her “opera-cartoon” (Die Presse) with its opulent, colourful setting features a splendid cast, led by star-tenor Juan Diego Flórez. Flórez, “the leading bel canto tenor of today, places his legendary, sheer impeccable high notes in all their splendour” (Die Presse). Valentina Nafornita gives her spirited role debut as Norina and the orchestra of the Vienna State Opera under conductor Evelino Pidò performs playfully and with relish. “Applause for a likeable, entertaining staging!” (Der Standard)