Paul Groves was a child when he first heard that classic, mournful tenor aria usually sung by a clown on opera stages. The song — specifically one of its passages — is usually recognized even by those ...

Two powerful women will be at the helm when Opera San José returns in the new year with the operatic double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. See photos here!

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This month, Lyric Opera of Chicago is putting on a murderous operatic double feature of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” The remaining performances will be at 7:30 p.m.

When it comes to challenging operatic roles for tenors, the clown troupe leader Canio in Leoncavallo Ruggero’s beloved 1892 “Pagliacci” is right up there. It requires power-singing, vocal range and ...

Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) will open its 2024-25 season with Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” Nov. 8 and 10 at the Lobero Theatre. Based on a true story, Pagliacci “Clowns” tells the tale of Canio, leader of ...

"Pagliacci" was a hit when it premiered in Milan in 1892. With its beautiful musical score - including a killer aria for tenor - and a skillful libretto filled with painful human emotions and a ...

Tenor Richard Crawley will perform the role of Canio in the production of Pagliacci... Tenor Richard Crawley will perform the role of Canio in the production of Pagliacci to be staged next week at the ...

Tropical Storm Nate was picking up speed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday night, but the mood in the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts was festive. Two short Italian operas from the early ...