Opera lovers are invited to view the Deutsche Grammophen DVD of Don Pasquale at the Creston and District Public Library at 7 p.m. Sept. 28.
This Metropolitan Opera production features John Del Carlo in the title role, with his nephew, Ernesto, performed by Matthew Polenzani. Norina is performed by Anna Netrebko, who captivates her audience with superb acting and a magnificent voice. The role of the trusted, and somewhat deceitful, Dr. Malatesta, is sung by Mariusz Kwiecien.
This comic opera throws in some serious undertones. The 1843 opera has been described as composer Gaetano Donizetti’s finest work. Otto Schenk’s direction is brilliant, and James Levine conducts.
Admission is free.
—BY JULIE EWASHEN