Composer

Jealousy, two-timing, and revenge unite the back-to-back tragedies of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Possessiveness, machismo, and rage fuel their bloody conclusions.

Cavalleria Rusticana: On Easter Sunday, Alfio discovers his wife Lola has rekindled her old romance with Turiddu.

Pagliacci: Just before a performance of his traveling circus troupe, clown Canio discovers the infidelity of his wife Nedda.

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 Cavalleria Rusticana/ Pagliacci

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Casco Phil is present for an accessible concert packed with beloved classics. A few highlights have been selected from the heyday of symphonic music, which together form an anthology of the best that orchestral literature has to offer. From the enchanting Morgenstimmung by Grieg and Pavane by Fauré, to the Spanish fire of De Falla's Danza Ritual del Fuego, to the lurid Intermezzo from Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, Casco Phil traverses almost the entire emotional spectrum in a bird's eye view. In addition, we are looking forward to two solo works: the beautiful Romance No. 2 by Beethoven and the devilishly difficult Polonaise de Concert by Wieniawski. Rino Yoshimoto, a Japanese violinist from the ranks of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, invites her audience to an evening full of memorable melodies, intimate lyricism and symphonic splendor. 

Festival Of Zeeuwsch-vlaanderen

Scheldetheater

It’s Mascagni’s homage to Rossini and to the Italian opera buffa and commedia dell’arte traditions. It was premiered simultaneously in six Italian opera houses but, apart from Rome, the reception was subdued. While it has often been held that Mascagni was a ‘one opera man’ who could never repeat the success of Cavalleria rusticana, this verdict has already been debunked by Wexford’s four previous Mascagni productions, most recently Guglielmo Ratcliff in 2015.

Le maschere

National Opera House

Firecracker conductor Nil Venditti will lead us in this gala of operatic favourites. From Bizet’s iconic and seductive Carmen, to Donizetti’s yearningly romantic O mio Fernando, journeying via Puccini’s dramatically passionate and soaring Preludio Sinfonico and Mascagni’s hymnal Intermezzo Cavalleria there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Opera & Elgar with BBC NOW

NPTC Group of Colleges - Newtown College

Join us for a magical evening at the "Concert on the Lawn" hosted by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. This enchanting event is set to take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 8:30 PM, promising a kickoff to your summer that you won't forget.

The concert will feature a delightful POPS performance under the starlit sky, with a repertoire that includes familiar and beloved pieces such as "Eleanor Rigby," "The Magnificent Seven," "Hoe Down from Rodeo," and many more. It's an opportunity to enjoy some of the most recognizable tunes in a picturesque setting, as the sun sets and the stars come out to shine.

To make the evening even more special, Frios Gourmet Pops will be on-site, offering a selection of COOL summer treats for everyone to enjoy. With options that cater to dairy and gluten-free preferences, and accepting cash, card, and digital payments, there's something for everyone to indulge in.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating, with blankets or folding camp chairs recommended, to settle in comfortably for the concert. Please note that RSVP is required to secure your FREE concert ticket, ensuring your spot at this not-to-be-missed summer event.

The concert will take place at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, located at 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107. A parking map will be provided to assist attendees.

The evening's program will feature works by Rossini, Aaron Copland, Leroy Anderson, arrangements of The Beatles, Elmer Bernstein, Pietro Mascagni, Charles Ives, Alan Schulman, John Williams, Bob Mathews, and John Philip Sousa, showcasing a wide range of musical styles and eras. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Taichi Fukumura, is set to deliver a performance that will captivate and entertain audiences of all ages.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience music and community in the beautiful setting of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. RSVP now to ensure your place at the "Concert on the Lawn" and prepare for an unforgettable start to your summer.

Concert on the Lawn

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Grammy Award-nominated soprano Chelsea Basler continues to make her mark on an extensive array of operatic roles with her unique combination of vocal appeal and artistry. Praied for her "luminous voice" with its "easy soaring range," she has been noted for her "wonderful acting" and declared "simply superb" by Opera Today. In the spring of 2019, Ms. Basler appeared with the Boston Lyric Opera as Moira in Poultries Ruder's The Handmaid's Tale and made a company debut with Boston Midsummer opera as Clorinda in La Cenerentola. In the fall of 2019, Ms. Basler joined the Metropolitan Opera roster, covering Pousette in Manon. Her other roles include Micaëla in Carmen, the High Priestess in Aida, Valencienne in The Merry Widow, Glasha in Katya Kabonova, and the title role of Carlisle Floyd's Susannah.

A Night at the Opera

Bishop McVinney Auditorium

Internationally-acclaimed Tenor Eric Fennell makes his SPSO debut featuring some of the most beloved moments from the operas of Puccini, Verdi, Donizetti and more!  Allow yourself to be serenaded by this unforgettable music.

Concert IV: Tenor Eric Fennell in Concert

Calvary Baptist Church

Enjoy familiar opera choruses, orchestral interludes and arias from favorite composers like Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Rossini, and Wagner. Our award-winning cast includes soprano Jasmine Habersham, mezzo-soprano Laurel Semerdjian, tenor Miles Mykkanen, and baritone Jarrett Ott, along with the Syracuse University Oratorio Society and The Syracuse Orchestra!

Opera's Greatest Hits

The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters

A Night At The Opera

Mt Olive Lutheran Church

The passionate melody and lyrics of arias, duets, trios, and choruses by Mozart, Bizet, Puccini, Verdi, Masagni, and Wagner come to life when the South Bend Lyric Opera and Vesper Chorale join the Symphony for this dynamic performance.

Symphony Orchestra

The University of Texas at Austin

Sinfonia Romantika

Atonement Lutheran Church

Faculty Concert

Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Experience the intense drama of "Cavalleria Rusticana," a masterpiece by Pietro Mascagni, brought to life in a series of performances that promise to captivate and move audiences. Set against the backdrop of a small Sicilian village in the late 19th century, this powerful opera, performed in Italian with English supertitles, tells a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that unfolds during the Easter festivities.

Join us on March 2, 3, 9, & 10, 2024, with a special free performance featuring piano on February 27, 2024. Each performance begins at 3 PM, with an additional evening show on March 9 at 7 PM. Under the baton of Scott Jackson Wiley and staged by Sabrina Palladino, the opera features a talented cast led by Sara Beth Pearson, Dilara Unsal, and Lara Tillotson as Santuzza, and Christopher Trapani, Paolo Buffagni, and Giwooung Kim as Turiddu, among others.

The event will open with a Mozart Concerto, adding a classical touch to the already rich musical experience. Whether you're drawn to the allegro aperto of the Oboe Concerto in C or the allegro maestoso of the Flute Concerto in G, these performances by Ellen Gruber and Richard Paratley are not to be missed.

Tickets are available online, offering a chance to immerse yourself in the emotional depth and musical brilliance of "Cavalleria Rusticana." Don't miss this opportunity to witness a timeless story of passion and vengeance, brought to life through Mascagni's unforgettable score.

Cavalleria Rusticana

Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

The WVS will reach for the grease paint once again in an orchestral salute to 19th century opera. You don’t want to miss this one!

Orchestra Bon Bons From Favorite Operas

The Vista Center for the Arts

La Mer: an endless source of inspiration for artists from Claude Debussy to Charles Trenet. It really doesn’t have to be the Côte d’Azur or the Mediterranean coasts. Ostend was Europe’s leading seaside town in the late 19th century. A place where you could enjoy sun, sea and beach. Where one could parade among the beau monde. Where you could simultaneously listen and be seen at the Kursaal’s renowned concerts and recitals. They had the very greatest conductors and composers on the rostrum and the largest stars in classical music were visiting… and one James Sidney Edouard Ensor was in the loyal audience. The quirky painter was a loyal guest at the Théâtre Royale d’Ostende.

Caruso & Friends | Ensor Festival

Kursaal Oostende

Helmed by Anne Marie Ketchum, who is celebrating forty consecutive years as Artistic Director of the organization, Cavalleria Rusticana will star award-winning mezzo soprano Audrey Babcock as Santuzza, tenor Todd Wilander as Turiddu, who comes to the production direct from the Metropolitan Opera, and renowned baritone Roberto Perlas Gómez, who, with over 100 roles to his credit, has performed extensively throughout the United States. The Verdi Chorus, the only choral group in Southern California that focuses primarily on the dramatic and diverse music for opera chorus, will join the opera.

Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana is considered the first verismo opera, which is focused not on mythological figures, or kings and queens, but of the much earthier daily struggles and emotions of men and women. And it depicts the emotionally charged, and sometimes violent situations that can result. According to Opera Online, “Cavalleria Rusticana, which could be translated as “rustic chivalry,” is characterised by the extreme simplicity of its plot in which fits of jealousy clash with the exaltation of honour. Mascagni was able to retain all the power of a bloody news story. Verdi himself, after hearing the work, said ‘I can die in peace.’”

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

Please note: San Francisco will be hosting the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this week. Street and highway closures will cause delays in transit into and out of the SFCM area. Please plan accordingly in attending our concerts this week, as we do hope to see you in the audience! For those of you who cannot make it to the concerts, SFCM will be livestreaming most concerts for the week

SFCM Fall Opera

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Sicily, 1900. A beautiful place with a passionate underbelly. The perfect setting for Pietro Mascagni’s legendary Cavalleria rusticana, a compelling story of love and betrayal. Turiddu and Lola have happily rekindled their old love, but Lola’s husband finds out, and Santuzza feels betrayed, all with dire consequences. Conductor James Gaffigan brings an international reputation as an opera conductor, and he tells this tale with white-hot intensity. 

Opera in Concert: Cavalleria rusticana

Stifel Theatre

Cavalleria Rusticana. Mascagni’s most loved opera that evolves in a domestic drama in a Sicilian village of love, betrayal, jealousy and death. Great melodies and one of the most beautiful Intermezzo (musical intermission) ever written. A young man Turiddu is in love with his friend’s wife Lola before departing for the army. At his return he promises to marry Santuzza a villager girl pregnant by Turiddu while he still secretly sees Lola while her husband Alfio is out of town for work. Santuzza offended by the betrayal encounters Lola’s husband to tell him all about Turiddu and his wife. That bring to revenge, honor recovery and drama.

Suor Angelica. One of Puccini’s Tryptic that includes Il Tabarro and Gianni Schicchi is a true gem of musical drama of a young woman later called Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica) a daughter of a noble Florentine family, has spent the last seven years in the seclusion of a convent as punishment for her sin. Having become an expert at crafting herbal remedies, her true, hidden desire is to hear from her family once again, and to gather news of her illegitimate son whom she has not seen since his birth and her banishment. She is being stripped of her wealth and inheritance rights forced by her aunt The Principessa (The princess) Finally dies by poisoning herself with the vision of her son walking to her before dying while a celestial chorus of angels is heard.

Cavalleria Rusticana and Suor Angelica

Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center

Studio Recitals feature students who all study with the same faculty instructor. These young artists represent their studio with a program curated by their teacher.

Voice Students of César Ulloa

Join the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening at the Numerica Performing Arts Center on November 4, 2023, as we present "Concert II: Hooray for Hollywood." This special concert celebrates the magic of movie music, featuring some of Hollywood's greatest composers and their unforgettable soundtracks that have captivated audiences around the world.

Experience the jazzy escapades of John Williams' music from "Catch Me If You Can," the electronic depth of Hans Zimmer's "Time" from "Inception," the whimsical tunes of Michael Giacchino from "Up," and the movie musical style of Justin Hurwitz for "La La Land." In addition to these modern masterpieces, the concert will also pay homage to the use of classical music in film, with works by legendary composers such as Richard Wagner, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Pietro Mascagni serving as aural backdrops in cinema.

The program includes a diverse range of music, from Alfred Newman's iconic 20th Century Fox Fanfare to Scott Bradley's memorable scores for "Tom and Jerry" at MGM, showcasing the orchestra's versatility and the wide-reaching influence of movie music. Special guest artist Kendra Wheeler will also be featured, adding an extra layer of excitement to the performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to relive the magic of the movies through their scores, which have become as iconic as the films themselves. Tickets are available now for this celebration of Hollywood's musical genius. Join us for an evening of great fun and unforgettable melodies that have shaped the cinematic experience.

Hooray for Hollywood!

Numerica Performing Arts Center

Taken from newspaper headlines, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci are two tragic tales of love, infidelity, and betrayal juxtaposing in the lives of ordinary people — emotionally intense, passionate, and dramatic.

Pagliacci with Cavalleria Rusticana

Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Be transported to another time and place as you listen to the Chamber Orchestra's first ever performance in the new Conrad Prebys Theatre at SDSU's Performing Arts District.

Setting the Scene - SDSU Chamber Orchestra

San Diego State University

Turiddu returns from war to find his love, Lola, married to another. In a scheme to induce jealousy, he seduces Santuzza. As swiftly as she is beguiled, Santuzza is discarded while Turiddu begins an affair with his old flame. After the conclusion of Easter Mass, passions erupt and expose the ugliness of jealousy. With stirring melodies as iconic as the story, Cavalleria rusticana reveals the consequences of infidelity and the lengths we might go to for revenge.

Cavalleria rusticana | Pagliacci

Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Through iconic music and drama, this double bill reveals the consequences of infidelity and the rage within all of us.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Two great names in classical music come together to host the biggest musical party of the year. Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and soprano Lise Davidsen join conductor Marin Alsop and the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for an evening of opera arias, songs, spirituals, choral anthems and world premieres, as well as all the traditional favourites by Arne, Elgar and Parry.

Prom 71: Last Night of the Proms 2023

Royal Albert Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of music under the stars at the "Symphony in the Park" event, featuring the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra (HSO) led by the talented new music director, Dane Lam. This memorable outdoor concert is set to take place on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kailua District Park, located at 21 South Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI, 96734, United States.

Experience the magic of a full symphony orchestra performing a selection of beloved symphonic hits, along with music from iconic stage and screen productions. The evening's program includes timeless pieces such as Alan Menken’s "Beauty and the Beast," selections from "The Sound of Music," the thrilling "Jurassic Park Theme," and much more. This event marks Dane Lam's debut in Windward Oahu, promising an unforgettable showcase of musical brilliance.

Audience members are encouraged to bring their own picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets to enjoy the concert in a picturesque setting under the Pavilion at Kailua District Park. Please note that smoking, alcoholic beverages, and pets are not permitted in the park to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

The concert's program features an array of compositions by renowned composers, including John Williams' "Flying Theme, E.T." and "Jurassic Park Theme," Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Die Fledermaus: Overture," Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations: Nimrod," and many others, offering a diverse and engaging musical journey.

This performance is a free event, generously presented by Alexander & Baldwin, allowing everyone in the community to partake in this cultural feast without the need for tickets. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the power and beauty of live symphonic music in the great outdoors. Join us for a night of unforgettable melodies and musical storytelling at the Symphony in the Park.

Symphony in the Park

Kailua District Park

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music with The Apollo Orchestra, featuring the exceptional talents of guest conductor David Chan, the Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the mesmerizing MET soprano, Hera Hyesang Park. This special performance is set to take place at the Church of the Resurrection on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 4:00 PM.

Experience the magic of Mozart, Rossini, Mascagni, Schubert, and Mendelssohn as we present a program filled with operatic selections and symphonic masterpieces. Highlights include Mozart's "Overture to Die Zauberfloete" and "Deh vieni non tardar" from Le nozze di Figaro, Rossini's "Non si dà follia maggiore" from Il turco in Italia and "Una voce poco fa" from Il barbiere di Siviglia, Mascagni's "Intermezzo" from Cavalleria rusticana, followed by Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B minor "Unfinished", and Mendelssohn's "Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream".

This event is made possible through the vision and generosity of the Downing Family Foundation and promises to be a memorable afternoon of exquisite music. Admission and parking are free, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of David Chan and Hera Hyesang Park alongside the talented musicians of The Apollo Orchestra. Mark your calendars for an afternoon of breathtaking music that will surely leave you inspired.

The Apollo Orchestra with guest conductor, David Chan, Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; and featuring MET soprano, Hera Hyesang Park

Church of the Resurrection

Join us for an enchanting evening of brass music as the BRSO Academy and the Hermann-Levi-Akademie des Staatsorchesters present "Polished Brass - orchestra academies invite." This special concert will take place on Tuesday, 25th April 2023, at 7:00 pm in the vibrant setting of Munich's Werksviertel-Mitte, Technikum.

The evening's program promises a diverse range of compositions, starting with the majestic "Solomon: Entry of the Queen of Sheba HW 67 Act III Sinfonia" by Georg Friedrich Händel, followed by spirited "Dances from Terpsichore" arranged by NoPhilBrass from Michael Praetorius. The audience will be treated to Maurice Ravel's "Alborada del gracioso" and Johann Sebastian Bach's "Concert for Organ d-Minor BWV 596 after A. Vivaldi's L'Estro armonico op. 3 No. 11." Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria rusticana. Intermezzo" and Daniel Schnyder's "3 American Dances" will add to the evening's eclectic mix. The program will also feature contemporary pieces including Michael Clothier's "Rumba Fortinbrass" and a selection of songs from classic films and musicals, culminating in Goff Richards' "Homage to the noble grape."

This concert is a unique opportunity to experience the talents of the members of the BRSO academy and the Hermann-Levi-Akademie des Staatsorchesters as they come together to deliver a memorable performance. Don't miss this celebration of brass music in one of Munich's most dynamic venues.

For tickets and further information, please visit our website or contact our ticket hotline. Join us for a night of exquisite music that promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar.

Polished Brass - orchestra academies invite

Technikum

 Deadline: midnight of November 27th 2022. The Virtuoso&Belcanto Festival selects four young Italian singers (two female and two male voices) for the 2023 Easter Concert. The selected soloists will perform, accompanied by the Sinfonie Orchester Berlin and conducted by Maestro Svetoslav Borisov, at the Berlin Philharmonic's Great Hall as part of the 2022-23 season of the Populäre Konzerte, a season organized by Konzertdirektion Prof. Victor Hohenfels.  The selection is reserved to young opera singers of Italian nationality between 18 and 35 years old. 

Concerto di Pasqua 2023

Philharmonie

Join us for a free outdoor concert on Seabrook Island featuring the Charleston Symphony under the direction of Principal Pops Conductor and Artistic Director, Yuriy Bekker!

Seabrook Pops

Seabrook Island

Sunday at the Symphony

Amphitheater at CIA 

Beauty, thrills and majesty! This popular troupe returns by popular demand with a show featuring a jaw-dropping fusion of fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen who perform their cirque acts while Pacific Symphony provides a soundtrack of classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites.

Cirque de la Symphonie

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Narrated by Tama Brisbane, Innaugural Stockton City Poet Laureate  Mozart: Overture to Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)  Victoria Bond: In Tune with Justice (Ruth Bader Ginsburg project — world premiere)  Mascagni: Intermezzo sinfonico from Cavalleria rusticana  Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919)

Stockton Symphony Reunions Series: In Tune With Justice

Warren Atherton Auditorium

Nessun Dorma: An Evening of Arias & Duets

Dance the night away with music from all around the world as the ASO plays
iconic pieces like Tchaikovsky’s _Waltz_ from _Swan Lake_ and selections from
Bizet’s _Carmen_!

Symphonic Celebration

Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a Valentine’s night to remember, featuring some of the most romantic pieces of music ever written, from the worlds of film, opera and classical music – performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy well-known themes from Spartacus, Out of Africa, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Doctor Zhivago, much-loved classics by Tchaikovsky, Bizet and Bruch’s Violin Concerto performed by Irene Duval.

Valentine’s Gala

Royal & Derngate

Escape with that special someone into a night filled with passion featuring Tchaikovsky's searing "Romeo & Juliet", Massenet's haunting "Meditation" from Thaïs, and a trio of works by influential women composers.

Valentine's Romance

Washington Pavilion

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with the symphony! Enjoy a favorite from the Romantic era, Dvořák Cello Concerto performed by the rising star Zlatomir Fung. Experience the magic of Mascagni’s beloved Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana and Stravinsky’s Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss, inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.

Love Stories

The Palace Theatre Greensburg

This captivating program, featuring soprano Avery Boettcher, traverses the emotional landscapes of love and fate through music. Beginning with Tchaikovsky’s powerful Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, the evening continues with evocative arias by Gounod, Verdi, Puccini, and others, highlighting Avery’s vocal range and expressiveness. The performance concludes with Prokofiev’s selections from Romeo and Juliet, finishing a night replete with the most impassioned pieces of classical music.

Your Youngstown Symphony Presents Shakespeare In Love: Romeo & Juliet

Stambaugh Auditorium

The DSO has commissioned DSO Principal Flute Timothy Hagen’s first Flute Concerto - an exciting world premiere featuring the composer as soloist!

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Maestro William’s signature piece with the DSO, has been performed countless times over the years, yet keeps inspiring and moving both performers and audiences.

Beethoven’s 5th

Five Flags Center

Two operas, two betrayed husbands, two tragic ends. In Cavalleria rusticana the calm of a Sicilian Easter morning is broken by a betrayed lover who sets off a chain of events culminating in violent tragedy. In true theatrical tradition Pagliacci’s clown tries to go on with the show, but his real-life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax. The violent passions and raw emotions of these two works changed the direction of Italian opera forever.

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

Sarasota Opera House

One of the world's most successful one-act operas, Mascagni’s gripping thriller about love, jealousy, and betrayal is set in an Italian village where a simmering love triangle reaches boiling point. 

Pietro Mascagni

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 15, 2025

Valentine’s Gala · Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Feb 15, 2025

Valentine's Romance · South Dakota Symphony

Feb 15, 2025

Love Stories · Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra

Feb 15, 2025

Your Youngstown Symphony Presents Shakespeare In Love: Romeo & Juliet · Stambaugh Auditorium

15 - 16 Feb, 2025

Beethoven’s 5th · Dubuque Symphony Orchestra

Past events

9 - 17 Nov, 2024

Cavalleria Rusticana/ Pagliacci · Pittsburgh Opera

Oct 25, 2024

Festival Of Zeeuwsch-vlaanderen · Casco Phil

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