Cavalleria rusticana (1982)
Overview
Franco Zeffirelli directs these two legendary La Scala productions telling tragic tales of jealousy. Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana features performances by Elena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, and Renato Bruson. Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci stars Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, and Juan Pons. Both are conducted by George Pretre. This production of Pagliacci earned director Franco Zeffirelli the coveted Emmy as Best Director in the category of Classical Music Programming.
Cast
Plácido Domingo
Turiddu
Yelena Obraztsova
Santuzza
Renato Bruson
Alfio
Axelle Gall
Lola
Teresa Stratas
Nedda
Juan Pons
Tonio
Georges Prêtre
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