
Cava and Pag
For the first production in our new home at Jacksons Lane we have chosen two powerful one-act operas by different late 19th century Italian composers, both of whom, in their distinctive ways, tell stories of life as it was when they were writing, with no holds barred. The music is as full-blooded as the emotions of the characters, and both works are steeped in memorable tunes. Mascagnis Cavalleria Rusticana, (literally but unhelpfully Rustic Chivalry), is famous for the Easter Hymn and the Intermezzo which paves the way for the tragic dénouement. Leoncavallos Pagliacci (Clowns), written two years later than, and from earliest times paired with, Cavalleria Rusticana, is famous for the soliloquy sung by the leader of the troupe as he prepares to go on stage while his heart is breaking at his wifes unfaithfulness (Vesti la giubba).
The English translation of both operas is by eminent conductor David Parry; the version of Cavalleria Rusticana was commissioned specially for this production.
Oliver-John Ruthven will conduct the HGO Orchestra, and Bruno Ravella will direct the production of this famous double-bill (popularly known as Cav & Pag).
CAST
Santuzza
Michelle Prager
13, 15, 18, 20, 21 eve
Nina Kanter
14, 17, 19, 21 mat, 22
Turiddu
Jonathan Cooke
13, 15, 18, 20, 21 eve
Laurence Panter
14, 17, 19, 21 mat, 22
Alfio
Michael Craddock
13, 15, 18, 20, 21 eve
Andrew Sparling
14, 17, 19, 21 mat, 22
Lucia
Jill House
13, 15, 18, 20, 21 eve
Alison Thorman
14, 17, 19, 21 mat, 22
Lola
Claire Tasker
All dates
Nedda
Elisabeth Poirel
13, 15, 18, 20, 21 eve
Kirsty Anderson
14, 17, 19, 21 mat, 22
Canio
Adam Music
13, 15, 18, 20, 21 eve
Benjie del Rosario
14, 17, 19, 21 mat, 22
Tonio
Michael Craddock
13, 15, 18, 20, 21 eve
Andrew Sparling
14, 17, 19, 21 mat, 22
Peppe
Luke Churchill
All dates
Silvio
James Schouten
13, 15, 18, 20, 21 eve
Lawrence Halksworth
14, 17, 19, 21 mat, 22
Chorus Soprano
Sophie Atalar
All dates
Chorus Soprano
Sian Dicker
All dates
Chorus Soprano
Victoria Hodges
All dates
Chorus Soprano
Yara Zeitoun
All dates
Chorus Alto
Hannah Beynon
All dates
Chorus Alto
Helen Charlston
All dates
Chorus Tenor
James Rhoads
All dates
Chorus Bass
Michael Robson-Kiernan
All dates
PRODUCTION
Production Director
Bruno Ravella
Music Director
Designer
Flavio Graff
Lighting Designer
Julien Brun
Stage Manager
Rosie Cassell
Choreographer
Jo Meredith
Assistant Director
Ruth Knight
REVIEWS
PRODUCTION IMAGES
Photography by Laurent Compagnon
VIDEOS
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