The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cavalleria Rusticana: "Ineggiamo" (Chorus)
Type: Teaser • Published 2016-01-19
Top Cast
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Eva-Maria Westbroek
Santuzza - Cavalleria Rusticana
Marcelo Álvarez
Turiddu / Canio
George Gagnidze
Alfio / Tonio
Ginger Costa-Jackson
Lola - Cavalleria Rusticana
Jane Bunnell
Mamma Lucia - Cavalleria Rusticana
Patricia Racette
Nedda - Pagliacci
Lucas Meachem
Silvio - Pagliacci
Andrew Stenson
Beppe / Arlecchino - Pagliacci
Fabio Luisi
Self - Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Guido Menasci, Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti, Giovanni Verga, Ruggero Leoncavallo
- Original Score
- Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David McVicar, Gary Halvorson
Guido Menasci, Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti, Giovanni Verga, Ruggero Leoncavallo
Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo
Department Leadership Roster
Pietro Mascagni
Original Music Composer
Guido Menasci
Writer
Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti
Writer
David McVicar
Director
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Original Music Composer
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Writer
Gary Halvorson
Director
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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 principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci includes Eva-Maria Westbroek, Marcelo Álvarez, George Gagnidze, Ginger Costa-Jackson, Jane Bunnell.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci was composed by Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo.