"Дон Паскуале" is an opera buffa composed by Gaetano Donizetti in 1843. The story revolves around an elderly bachelor, Don Pasquale, who decides to marry to secure an heir and thwart his nephew, Ernesto, from marrying Norina, the woman he loves. The opera features themes of love, deception, and the generational clash between old and young. With its lively music and humorous plot twists, "Дон Паскуале" remains a popular work in the operatic repertoire, showcasing Donizetti's talent for combining comedy with engaging melodies.