
Franco Zeffirelli directs these two legendary La Scala productions telling tragic tales of jealousy. Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana features performances by Elena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, and Renato Bruson. Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci stars Teresa Stratas, Plácido Domingo, and Juan Pons. Both are conducted by George Pretre. This production of Pagliacci earned director Franco Zeffirelli the coveted Emmy as Best Director in the category of Classical Music Programming.

Plácido Domingo
Turiddu

Yelena Obraztsova
Santuzza

Fedora Barbieri
Lucia

Renato Bruson


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June 15, 1982
1h 10m
8.5
Franco Zeffirelli
N/A
2

Alfio

Axelle Gall
Lola

Teresa Stratas
Nedda

Juan Pons
Tonio

Georges Prêtre
Self - Conductor

Orchestra della Scala
Self
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