I T A L I A N O P E R A S E L E C T I O N
A selection of arias from
PAGLIACCI
by Ruggero Leoncavallo
Teatro Nazarena (Via Fontana Vecchia, 3) Sunday 13th September 2026 @ 9:15pm
A free drink during intermission on theater’s terrace is included
Leoncavallo’s iconic verismo opera strips away illusion to reveal a story where art and reality collide with devastating consequences.
Unlike romantic or idealized operas, Pagliacci confronts the audience with emotions that feel immediate and unfiltered: jealousy, betrayal, humiliation, and despair. The music follows this emotional trajectory with striking directness, moving from theatrical irony to moments of overwhelming truth. Famous for its ability to blur the boundary between performance and life, the opera draws the listener into a psychological drama that unfolds relentlessly.
In the intimate setting of Teatro Nazarena, Pagliacci becomes an especially powerful experience. The proximity between performers and audience amplifies every vocal inflection and dramatic gesture, transforming the opera into a shared emotional space rather than a distant spectacle. This closeness enhances the impact of Leoncavallo’s score, making the tension almost tangible.
Cast
Canio: Graziano D’Urso
Tonio: Moisès Molin
Silvio: Angelo Sapienza
Nedda: Ester Ventura
Beppe: Federico Parisi
Pagliacci embodies the essence of Italian verismo: direct storytelling, heightened emotion, and music that serves the drama without compromise. This performance invites the audience to witness an opera where laughter masks tragedy and the stage reflects the harshness of real life—an unforgettable operatic experience in the heart of Taormina.
(source: italianoperataormina.com)
TICKETS on italianoperataormina.com
Standard ticket € 50,00
MORE INFO
Italian Opera Taormina > www.italianoperataormina.com – info@italianoperataormina.com – T. +39 340 642 6230 – www.facebook.com/italianoperataormina
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel La Pensione Svizzera – Hotel Villa Schuler – Hotel Villa Ducale – Hotel Villa Carlotta
