Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci

Opera's most popular double bill, fondly known as Cav and Pag, conducted by Herbert von Karajan. In 'Cavalleria rusticana', Turiddu returns from military service to find that his fiancée Lola had married the carter Alfio while he was away. In revenge, Turiddu seduces Santuzza, a young woman in the village. In 'Pagliacci', the drama unfolds as Canio (Pagliaccio) struggles with rage, despair, and desire on learning of his wife Nedda's intended infidelity with Silvio. Canio's tragic conflict increasingly mirrors the comedy of Pagliaccio.

Country:

Italy

Genre:

Music,

Drama,

Romance

Duration:

148 minutes

Year:

1970

Director:

Åke Falck

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Company:

Deutsche Grammophon

Cast:

Canio

Turiddu

Santuzza

Lola

Alfio

Crew:

Conductor

Director

Director

Writer

Writer