OPERA FOR THOUSANDS – Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana (Rustic Chivalry)

Opera in one act, in Italian

“Opera for Thousands” presenting immortal masterpieces of world operatic literature will feature Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana this year. Remaining true to the traditions of the festival the performance is set among the natural scenery of buildings and public spaces in the city. The spectacular open-air opera performance will testify again to the capacity of music to create its audience.

“Opera does not require preliminary studies to reach our heart. Music is capable of touching anyone sitting on the ground or at the kerb.” (Gergely Kesselyák)

Cast:
Turiddu - Hector Lopez Mendoza
Santuzza – Gabriella Balga
Lucia – Veronika Dobi-Kiss
Alfio – Zsolt Haja
Lola – Eszter Balogh

Directed by: Paolo Panizza
Visual Design: Edit Zeke
Conducted by: Balázs Kocsár
Contributing: Orchestra and Choir of the Miskolc National Theatre, Asan Civic Choir, Festival Choir

Initiation performance: 6pm, 19th June Open-air Stage Szent István Square

Free performance