Details
Set at Easter, Cavalleria rusticana tells the tale of Turiddu, a soldier, who has returned from the army to find his lover, Lola, has married another man. In consolation, he has seduced Santuzza, leaving her desperate, while still nurturing his obsessive desire for Lola. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Cast/Performers
Elina Garanca (Santuzza - some dates),
Anna Pirozzi (Santuzza - some dates),
Bryan Hymel (Turiddu),
Elena Zilio (Mamma Lucia),
Dimitri Patanias (Alfio),
Martina Belli (Lola)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Pietro Mascagni (1889)
Lyrics(s):
Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti,
Guido MenasciProducer:
Royal Opera HouseConductor:
Daniel OrenDirector:
Damiano MichielettoDesign:
Paolo FantinCostume:
Carla TetiLighting:
Alessandro CarlettiCompany:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House