15th December

Concert will begin at 19:00 hours GMT

Leoncavallo's 'Pagliacci' with Kunde, Sicilia, Salsi, Antognetti and Cassi from Bologna

Leoncavallo's 'Pagliacci' is an Italian opera in a prologue and two acts. During the overture, the curtain rises. From behind a second curtain, Tonio, dressed as his commedia character Taddeo, addresses the audience. He reminds the audience that actors have feelings too, and that the show is about real people.

Performers: Nedda: Mariangela Sicilia. Canio/ Il pagliaccio: Gregory Kunde. Tonio/ Taddeo: Luca Salsi.  Beppe/ Arlecchino: Paolo Antognetti. Silvio: Mario Cassi.

Teatro Comunale di Bologna Children's Choir, Choir and Orchestra. Conductor: Daniel Oren.

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