Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci Double Bill

Program Overview

Opera Hong Kong proudly presents a double-bill of Italian verismo masterpieces: Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. These two seminal works of the late 19th-century verismo movement reject grand historical narratives in favor of exploring raw human emotions, including love, honor, jealousy, and betrayal. This production offers a rare opportunity to experience two complete one-act operas in a single evening, showcasing the intense, visceral drama that defines the verismo tradition.

Highlights

• Double-Bill Experience: A seamless presentation of two quintessential operas that complement each other's dramatic intensity.
• Visionary Direction: Acclaimed Italian director Enrico Castiglione oversees the production, serving as director, set, and costume designer. The production utilizes costumes imported directly from Italy, creating a cohesive visual style across both works.
• Renowned Performers: Led by Italian conductor Roberto Gianola, the performance features the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Hong Kong Chorus, and the Opera Hong Kong Children's Chorus, bringing to life iconic musical passages such as the Intermezzo and the famous aria 'Vesti la giubba'.

Cast & Creatives

This production features an international cast, including tenors Leonardo Capalbo and Konstantine Kipiani, and sopranos Bingbing Wang and Monica Conesa. The extensive cast also features Gosha Kowalinska, Kate Jackman, Franco Pomponi, Sun Li, Louise Kwong, Chan Ho-wan, Nancy Xu, Li Sbei, Ngan Ka-lok, Chan Wing, and Richard Rittelmann.

Venue & Access

The performance will take place at the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Conveniently located in Tsim Sha Tsui, it is easily accessible via the MTR (Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit L6 or East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit J). The venue is also steps away from the Star Ferry Pier and major bus interchanges.

Ticketing

Tickets are now available at URBTIX. Prices range from HK$280 to HK$1,280. Concession tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. The operas will be performed in Italian with Chinese and English surtitles.