Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni

The MidAtlantic Symphony Orchestra, soloists, and Seton Hall University Chamber Choir, under the direction of Jason C. Tramm, bring us this concert version of Cavalleria Rusticana featuring a story of romance and revenge.

Pietro Mascagni’s one-act opera follows a young girl, Santuzza, as she looks for her lover, Turridu, after he betrayed her and returned to his former fiancée, Lola. Lola, meanwhile, had married the wealthy Alfio after he returned from the army. In an effort to win Turrido back, Santuzza tells Alfio about Lola and Turrido’s affair. Alfio provokes Turrido into a duel to exact his revenge.

Cast

Laura Zahn – Santuzza
Jeremy Brauner – Turridu
Daniel Sutin – Alfio
Eugenia Forteza – Lola
Ema Mitrović – Mamma Lucia

Stefanos Koroneos – Director
Jason C. Tramm – Conductor
Seton Hall University Chorus
MidAtlantic Chamber Orchestra

This event is co-sponsored by the Seton Hall Charles and Joan Alberto Italian Studies Institute and Classical Concert Series.