di Pietro Mascagni
Una produzione di CitiOpera, condotta dal Maestro Gaetano Colajanni
Following on from the stunning success of CitiOpera’s production of Otello, Stella Axarlis returns to direct Mascagni’s masterwork, Cavalleria Rusticana. This thrilling and passionate opera has been an audience favourite since its first performance. With an intimate story of love and betrayal and some of opera’s most beautiful and recognisable music, it is easy to see why.
Stella Axarlis’ brand new production is set in the original 1890’s period and allows the music to take centre stage while exploring the deeply psychological love triangle at the heart of the story.
Under the baton of renowned Italian conductor, Gaetano Colajanni, the sweeping music will come to life and fill the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Featuring some of Australia’s finest principal singers and CitiOpera’s chorus in conjunction with Melbourne’s own Southern Voice ensemble, this is a production not to be missed.