Details

Set at Easter, Cavalleria rusticana tells the tale of Turiddu, a soldier, who has returned from the army to find his lover, Lola, has married another man. In consolation, he has seduced Santuzza, leaving her desperate, while still nurturing his obsessive desire for Lola. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Cast/Performers

Elina Garanca (Santuzza - some dates), Anna Pirozzi (Santuzza - some dates), Bryan Hymel (Turiddu), Elena Zilio (Mamma Lucia), Dimitri Patanias (Alfio), Martina Belli (Lola)

Creatives/Company

Author: Pietro Mascagni (1889)
Lyrics(s): Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti, Guido Menasci
Producer: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Daniel Oren
Director: Damiano Michieletto
Design: Paolo Fantin
Costume: Carla Teti
Lighting: Alessandro Carletti
Company: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House