SIUE Department of Music and Opera Edwardsville join forces for Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana May 2 & 3 from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.!

Experience the passion and drama of Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni, performed by the SIUE University Orchestra and Choirs with guest soloists from Opera Edwardsville. Cavalleria Rusticana is a one-act opera by Pietro Mascagni set in a Sicilian village. It centers on the love triangle between Santuzza, Turiddu, and Lola. Santuzza, heartbroken and betrayed, loves Turiddu, who has recently returned from military service. However, Turiddu has rekindled an affair with Lola, his former lover. The tension escalates when Santuzza confronts Turiddu, leading to a tragic chain of events. In the final moments, Turiddu's jealousy and anger spiral, resulting in a fatal confrontation, leaving a community torn apart by love, vengeance, and fate. This collaboration promises an unforgettable evening of stirring music, bringing Mascagni’s timeless tale of love, betrayal, and fate to vivid life.

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Conducted by Dr. Michael Mishra
Featuring Guest Soloists from Opera Edwardsville
Santuzza: Ann Toomey, soprano
Turiddu: Geoffrey Agpalo, tenor
Lucia: Lauren Decker, contralto
Alfio: Craig Irvin, baritone
Lola: Kathleen Felty, mezzo soprano

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.