Released:
1982-06-15

Overview:
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.

Director:
Franco Zeffirelli

Runtime:
1h 10min

Genre:
TV Movie, Music

• Cast:
• 
  Plácido Domingo
  as
  Turiddu
• 
  Yelena Obraztsova
  as
  Santuzza
• 
  Fedora Barbieri
  as
  Lucia
• 
  Renato Bruson
  as
  Alfio
• 
  Axelle Gall
  as
  Lola