Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci is a gripping masterpiece that blends raw emotion, unforgettable music, and timeless drama. Audiences should not miss the chance to experience what resonates across generations: love, betrayal, jealousy, and revenge—all set within a traveling performing troupe. The famous aria “Vesti la giubba,” where the lead character Canio sings of hiding heartbreak behind a painted smile, is one of the most iconic moments in operatic history.

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Opera PAGLIACCI by Leoncavallo

First Presbyterian Church of Hartford

Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center

The Garde Arts Center, Inc.

Marking its world staged premiere, Joseph Summer’s The Tempest brings Shakespeare’s final masterpiece to the operatic stage with vivid imagination and emotional depth. The opera—set to a libretto by the composer’s daughter, Eve Summer—transforms the tale of exile, forgiveness, and renewal into a richly layered musical world. Summer’s tonal yet adventurous score brims with ensemble writing of exceptional beauty, from tender duets to exuberant finales, offering a contemporary voice deeply attuned to Shakespeare’s spirit.

Eliam Ramos

Events

Upcoming events

16 - 18 Jul, 2026

The Tempest · Teatro Grattacielo

Past events

26 - 30 Nov, 2025

Opera PAGLIACCI by Leoncavallo · Connecticut Virtuosi

Future and recently performed repertoire

Silvio in Pagliacci by Leoncavallo

Connecticut Virtuosi

Stefano in The Tempest by Summer

Teatro Grattacielo

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