Cavalleria Rusticana / Pagliacci at Den Norske Opera & Ballett

Seething temperament and strong emotions are in play in these two operas in which we are invited on a journey to Sicily's hot-blooded universe of seduction and jealousy. "It's about people who are controlled by their emotions, about hypocrisy and double standards, but also about love, longing and dreams. Here is everything that makes opera so amazing, and it bustles of Italian passion and passion, "says directors Kasper Holten and Paul Curran.

The operas played almost exclusively as a couple, and are both strong representatives of the style known as verismen, describing genuine people in everyday situations. Rejoice to famous opera gems such as received with universal applause and Easter choir in Cavalleria rusticana and Canios aria "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci, everyone at tenors parade number.