The Articles

Synopsis Gaetano Donizetti Giovanni Ruffini		Donizetti and Don Pasquale Source Bel Canto
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The Cast
Don Pasquale, an elderly batchelor, bass
Dr. Malatesta, his physician, baritone
Ernesto, his nephew, tenor
Norina, a young widow loved by Ernesto, soprano
A 'Notary', Malatesta's cousin, bass
Servants

Revised November 2006
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