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Vienna State Opera - Cavalleria  Rusticana - Pagliacci
Vienna State Opera
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Vienna State Opera - Cavalleria Rusticana - Pagliacci

Vienna State Opera Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna

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Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pietro Mascagni

Melodramma in one act Text Ruggero Leoncavallo & Guido Menasci & Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti

One intermission - Main Stage

Short Summaries

Cavalleria Rusticana

Before being called up for military service, Turiddu was engaged to Lola, who married the wealthy Alfio while he was away. Turiddu then tries to console himself with Santuzza, but starts another affair with Lola. Santuzza recognizes his infidelity, is deeply hurt and, in her anger, reveals Lola's adultery to Alfio. A duel takes place between Alfio and Turiddu. The cry "Turiddu has been murdered!" ends the tragedy.

Pagliacci

Canio, the principal of a comedy troupe, keeps a close eye on his wife Nedda, who feels constrained by his jealousy. She has fallen in love with Silvio, a young farmer, and the two want to flee together. But Tonio, whose love she has previously rejected, seeks revenge and betrays her to her husband Canio, who threatens retribution. The situation escalates during the troupe's performance: Play and reality mix, Canio kills Nedda and Silvio.

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