Cavalleria rusticana (1982)

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

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.

Cast

Plácido Domingo

Turiddu

Yelena Obraztsova

Santuzza

Fedora Barbieri

Lucia

Renato Bruson

Alfio

Axelle Gall

Lola

Teresa Stratas

Nedda

Juan Pons

Tonio

Georges Prêtre

Self - Conductor

Orchestra della Scala

Self