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Release date: 07/25/1970
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Original language: IT
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Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci
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Overview
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.
Alternative titles
Cosotto/Cecchele/Vickers/Karajan: Mascagni/Leoncavallo: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci (La Scala) 1968
Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana & Leoncavallo: Pagliacci