Don Pasquale

Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Giovanni Ruffini

Young Artist Program

2012

Seattle Opera

Creative Team:

Conductor: Brian Garman
Set Designer: Donald Eastman
Costume Designer: Deborah Trout
Lighting Designer: Chris Reay
Hair & Makeup Designer: Joyce Degenfelder

Cast:

Don Pasquale: Michael Uloth
Norina: Amanda Opuszynski / Lindsay Russell
Ernesto: Andrew Stenson / Jason Slayden
Dr. Malatesta: David Krohn / Joseph Lattanzi
Carlotto: Kenny Enlow

Kazaras approached Don Pasquale with a clear sense of comic pacing and structural precision, shaping the opera around sharply defined character relationships and rhythmic timing. His direction emphasized clarity of gesture and ensemble interplay, allowing the humor to emerge naturally from situation rather than exaggeration. With a controlled and detailed approach, Kazaras balanced wit and humanity, creating a lively and coherent comic world grounded in musical and dramatic clarity.

Director’s Talk

Peter and Maestro Brian Garman discuss the delightful music and memorable characters of this appealing comedy that pokes fun at everyone. Watch footage of the singers in rehearsal for a glimpse of the uniquely talented artists that convinced Kazaras to proceed "full steam ahead" with a charming new production celebrating the "beauty, fun and heart" of Don Pasquale.

Photo Credit: Elise Bakketun