About
Pietro Mascagni's *Cavalleria rusticana* and Ruggero Leoncavallo's *Pagliacci* are staged at De Munt in Brussels, directed by Damiano Michieletto and conducted by Alevtina Ioffe.
What to expect
This double bill pairs Cavalleria rusticana by Pietro Mascagni and Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, two short operas that helped launch verismo.
- Director: Damiano Michieletto
- Revival of his 2018 production
- Set in a South Italian village
- Mid-20th century setting
- Conductor: Alevtina Ioffe
- Ioffe makes her Munt debut
Dates
Questions
When does Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci start and end?
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci runs Sunday, 14 March 2027, 15:00.
Where is Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci?
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci takes place at De Munt, Muntplein 6, Brussel.
What is the Young Opera Night?
On 16 March 2027, people under 30 can attend the Young Opera Night.
It includes a free drink, a digital programme book, a personal welcome and an after-event or other surprise.
What are the operas about?
Cavalleria rusticana is set in a Sicilian village on Easter Day and centres on Turiddu, Santuzza and Lola.
Pagliacci is set in a Calabrian village on Assumption Day and follows a troupe of actors led by Canio.
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Getting there
De Munt, Muntplein 6, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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