Cavalleria rusticana
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View on VideBits →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 & crew
Orchestra della Scala · Juan Pons · Renato Bruson · Axelle Gall · Georges Prêtre · Yelena Obraztsova · Plácido Domingo · Teresa Stratas · Franco Zeffirelli · Fedora Barbieri