The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci (2015)

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Director David McVicar’s new production brings opera’s favorite double bill to new life, setting the two operas in the same Sicilian setting, separated by two generations. Marcelo Álvarez takes on the rare feat of singing both leading tenor roles. In Cavalleria, he is Turiddu, the young man who abandons Santuzza (Eva-Maria Westbroek) in his pursuit of the married Lola (Ginger Costa-Jackson)—and ends up being killed in a duel with her husband, Alfio (George Gagnidze). In Pagliacci, Álvarez is Canio, the leader of a traveling vaudeville troupe. Patricia Racette sings Nedda, his unfaithful young wife, whose plans to run away with her lover are foiled by her spurned admirer Tonio (George Gagnidze)—with equally tragic consequences. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.

Director: David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 173 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Themes

Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance

Keywords

opera, italian opera, the metropolitan opera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci about?
Director David McVicar’s new production brings opera’s favorite double bill to new life, setting the two operas in the same Sicilian setting, separated by two generations. Marcelo Álvarez takes on the rare feat of singing both leading tenor roles. In Cavalleria, he is Turiddu, the young man who abandons Santuzza (Eva-Maria Westbroek) in his pursuit of the married Lola (Ginger Costa-Jackson)—and ends up being killed in a duel with her husband, Alfio (George Gagnidze). In Pagliacci, Álvarez is Canio, the leader of a traveling vaudeville troupe. Patricia Racette sings Nedda, his unfaithful young wife, whose plans to run away with her lover are foiled by her spurned admirer Tonio (George Gagnidze)—with equally tragic consequences. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci?
The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci was directed by David McVicar, Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci?
The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci stars Marcelo Álvarez, Eva-Maria Westbroek, George Gagnidze, Ginger Costa-Jackson, Patricia Racette, MET Orchestra.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci?
The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci has a runtime of 2h 53m (173 minutes).
What genre is The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci?
The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci is a Music, Drama film.
Where was The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci produced?
The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci?
The themes of The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art, Opera Aria and Masterpiece Performance.