Donizetti: Don Pasquale (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, Donizetti: Don Pasquale is a music film directed by Otto Schenk, running about 133 minutes. “Donizetti's Don Pasquale performed at the Metropolitan Opera” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Donizetti’s timeless comedy shines in Otto Schenk’s enchanting production, conducted by James Levine and featuring a remarkable cast. The incomparable Anna Netrebko is Norina, the young widow beloved by Ernesto (a suave Matthew Polenzani), who is about to be disinherited by his miserly uncle, Don Pasquale (John Del Carlo). It takes the clever scheming of Dr. Malatesta (Mariusz Kwiecien) to set things right and to teach the old curmudgeon a lesson—fits of temper, mistaken identities, and all kinds of comic confusion included.
Who’s in it. Donizetti: Don Pasquale stars Anna Netrebko as Norina, John del Carlo as Don Pasquale, Mariusz Kwiecien as Dr. Malatesta and Matthew Polenzani as Ernesto, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Donizetti: Don Pasquale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donizetti: Don Pasquale tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donizetti: Don Pasquale (2010)?
- In US, Donizetti: Don Pasquale is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Donizetti: Don Pasquale?
- Donizetti: Don Pasquale stars Anna Netrebko, John del Carlo, Mariusz Kwiecien, Matthew Polenzani and Bernard Fitch.
- When was Donizetti: Don Pasquale released?
- Donizetti: Don Pasquale was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.