United States / May 15, 1991 / VHS - Philips
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Georges Prêtre | Self - Conductor |
| Orchestra della Scala | Self |
Genres
TV MovieMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Cavalleria rusticana |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Italiano |
| Production countries | Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 15 giugno 1982 |
| Assistant directors | Franco Zeffirelli |
| Music | Pietro Mascagni |
| Sound | Pietro Mascagni |
Release dates
Physical media
Germany / Apr 13, 2005 / DVD - Paired with Pagliacci
TV
Italy / Jun 15, 1982
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