About
Two short operas by Mascagni and Leoncavallo bring obsessive love and jealousy to the stage. Damiano Michieletto directs and Alevtina Ioffe conducts at De Munt, Brussels, from 14 to 31 March 2027.
What to expect
De Munt presents two short operas by Pietro Mascagni and Ruggero Leoncavallo, directed by Damiano Michieletto, conducted by Alevtina Ioffe, and set in a South Italian village in the mid-20th century.
- Cavalleria rusticana is set in a Sicilian village.
- Pagliacci is set in a Calabrian village.
- Both works explore obsessive love and jealousy.
- Michieletto returns with his successful 2018 production.
- Alevtina Ioffe makes her Munt debut.
- They brought rural Italy to opera.
- They ushered in verismo.
- Ioffe promises raw, dramatic force.
Dates
Questions
When does Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci start and end?
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci runs Sunday, 14 March 2027, 15:00 until 23:59.
Where is Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci?
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci takes place at De Munt, Muntplein 6, Brussel.
What happens in Cavalleria rusticana?
Turiddu was once engaged to Lola, who married Alfio.
Turiddu then had a relationship with Santuzza.
On Easter Day in a Sicilian village, Turiddu secretly sees Lola.
Santuzza confronts Mamma Lucia, his mother, and Turiddu about his infidelity.
Santuzza begs Turiddu to return to her, but he refuses.
Hurt, Santuzza tells Alfio what is happening behind his back.
What happens in Pagliacci?
On Assumption Day in a Calabrian village, a troupe led by Canio performs a play.
Nedda, Canio's wife, rejects fellow performer Tonio's advances, and he vows revenge.
Tonio overhears Nedda and her lover Silvio planning to run away.
Tonio tells Canio.
In the play, Nedda plays Colombina, who betrays her husband Pagliaccio (Canio) with Arlecchino.
Canio becomes increasingly jealous as the performance goes on.
Is there a Young Opera Night?
Yes, this opera has a Young Opera Night on 16 March 2027 for people under 30.
It includes a free drink and digital programme book.
There is a personal welcome and an after-event or other surprise.
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Getting there
De Munt, Muntplein 6, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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