Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Åke Falck, Herbert von Karajan
- Screenplay & Story
- Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo
- Original Title
- Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Åke Falck, Herbert von Karajan
Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo
Department Leadership Roster
Åke Falck
Director
Herbert von Karajan
Director
Pietro Mascagni
Writer
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Writer
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What is Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci about?
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.
Who directed Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci?
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci was directed by Åke Falck, Herbert von Karajan.
Who stars in Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci?
The principal cast of Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci includes Jon Vickers, Gianfranco Cecchele, Fiorenza Cossotto, Adriana Martino, Giangiacomo Guelfi.
When was Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci released and how long is it?
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.