CD Review: Pentatone’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

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No doubt the legacy of “Cavalleria Rusticana” is reaching far back into the history of recording; from the 1909 version of the Odeon Orchestra to the milestones of the LP era. Its prominence has not even slowed with the advent of the compact disc or indeed the reprinting of forgotten lore, including the 1938 performance of Lina Bruna Rasa. One {…}

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Aleksandra Kurzak & Roberto Alagna Headline New ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci At Arena Di Verona

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The Arena di Verona has announced a one-night only cast for its upcoming production of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” The theater announced that Aleksandra Kurzak and Roberto Alagna will sing both “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” in a performance on August 8, 2020. The performance will mark Roberto Alagna’s debut at the Arena di Verona and it will mark {…}

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Dutch National Opera 2019-20 Review: I Pagliacci & Cavalleria Rusticana

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(Credit: © BAUS) Canadian director Robert Carsen is one of the most solicited directors in every major opera house nowadays and he proved why in his new production of the famous double bill of “I Paglliacci” and “Cavalleria Rusticana,” which opened the opera season at the Dutch National Opera. It is a production where he plays with theatre-within-theatre concept, making {…}

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Maryland Lyric Opera 2019-20 Review: Il Tabarro / Cavalleria Rusticana

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(Credit: Courtesy of the Maryland Lyric Opera) The Maryland Lyric Opera is entering its fifth season and, as a young company, it has been seeking out new ways to grow through presentations of some of the best works in the repertoire. On Sept. 14, 2019, the company opened with a concert performance of Puccini’s “Il Tabarro” and Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana.” {…}

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Opera Hong Kong Reveals Cast For ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’

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Opera Hong Kong is set to present the famed double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” on August 25 and 25 at the Hong Kong City Hall’s Concert venue. The production will be showcased under the direction of Enrico Castiglione and maestro Gianluca Martinenghi. Castiglione is the Founder and Artistic Director of such events as the Taormina Opera Festival. Other {…}

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Daniela Barcellona Cancels ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ In Torino

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Daniela Barcellona has canceled her performances of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” at the Teatro Regio di Torino. The mezzo-soprano announced via social media that due to familial reasons she was forced to cancel. As a result, Sonia Ganassi will take over the role of Santuzza. Ganassi is a recognized mezzo who has performed “Cavalleria Rusticana” at the Semperoper Dresden, Teatro Massimo {…}

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Watch Live Stream of ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’ From Vienna State Opera

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On March 23, 2019, the Vienna State Opera will showcase the double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” Audiences who are unable to go to the theater will still get a chance to see the opera via the Vienna State Opera’s live stream service. The cast of “Cavalleria Rusticana” will feature Elina Garanca, Yonghoon Lee, and Paolo Rumetz. In “Pagliacci,” {…}

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Gothenburg Opera’s Premiere of ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ Interrupted Twice

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There was a plethora of drama during the performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “I Pagliacci” at Gothenburg Opera on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. During the opening performance of Damiano Michieletto’s new production, Italian conductor Pier Giorgio Morandi had to stop the performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana” not once, but twice because of separate incidents with indisposed persons in the audience. Approximately {…}

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Opera Quiz: Which ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ Character Are You?

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Pietro Mascagni, born on Dec. 7, 1863, had an extensive career as an opera composer. Despite that, we remember him today for “Cavalleria Rusticana,” an enduring masterpiece about revenge and betrayal. The work is undeniably a fixture of the canon because of its incredible music, yet it was revolutionary because of the perspective it took on its characters. No longer {…}

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CD Review: Pentatone’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

Aleksandra Kurzak & Roberto Alagna Headline New ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci At Arena Di Verona

Dutch National Opera 2019-20 Review: I Pagliacci & Cavalleria Rusticana

Maryland Lyric Opera 2019-20 Review: Il Tabarro / Cavalleria Rusticana

Opera Hong Kong Reveals Cast For ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’

Daniela Barcellona Cancels ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ In Torino

Watch Live Stream of ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’ From Vienna State Opera

Gothenburg Opera’s Premiere of ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ Interrupted Twice

Opera Quiz: Which ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ Character Are You?