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Synopsis

A story deeply rooted in love, betrayal, and a couple love triangles, Cavalleria Rusticana (English: Rustic Chivalry) follows Turiddu and his discarded lover, Santuzza. Turiddu had returned home from military service to find that his fiancée, Lola, had married another man. In his revenge, he seduced Santuzza to make Lola jealous. Discarded, Santuzza is sorrowful and devastated as she sees Turiddu and Lola begin an affair. In a moment of jealousy, she tells Lola’s husband, Alfio, about the infidelity, but immediately regrets her actions. Alfio and Turiddu agree to a formal duel while Santuzza remains behind with Turiddu’s mother for the results. Shouts are heard, and Turiddu is announced as being killed.

Show Information

Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
1890
Genres
Drama, Romance, Tragedy
Settings
Unit/Single Set, Period
Time & Place
19th century, sicilian village, Siciliy, Italy
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Large
Dancing
None
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Professional Opera, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult, Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters, Small Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Santuzza

Lead

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano

Turiddu

Lead

Male

Tenor

Lola

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Mamma Lucia

Featured

Female

Contralto, Mezzo-Soprano

Alfio

Featured

Male

Baritone

Chorus

Ensemble

Either Gender

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Contralto

Songs

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