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Leoncavallo's war-horse I Pagliacci is said to be based on a true story told to the young composer by his magistrate father. An earthy, gritty tale of Calabrian revenge and morality among a troop of travelling entertainers, Pagliacci is one of the great verismo operas and features, of course, Vesti la giubba, staple of the tenor repertoire and concert platform. A performance of Pagliacci is never anything but the most satisfying theatrical and musical experience. abridged
Performers Julianne de Villiers, Frank Church, Sion Goronwy, Jared Holt, Craig Smith, Zara Ballara, Stephen Caira, Jonas Duran.
Music Leoncavallo. Company Clonter Opera. Director Geoffrey Saunders. Conductor Michael Rosewell.