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I bought this for Pagliacci, and was not familiar with the other title. Cavallara had Sicily scenery, and was a ' you deserve what you got ' story. The storyline in Pagliacci puts Shakespeare's tragedies to shame , and of course, the voice of Domingo in the heartbreaking aria Vesti la gubba (put on the costume and laugh, clown, laugh ) is seen as one of operas most powerful emotional upheavals. Subtitles come with it. I do not always use subtitles, but it made the difference in this storyline. A must have for every fan of the opera.
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Don't let sour critics stop you. From nearly forty years ago, this is classic cinema, not staged opera. Like recordings of Caruso we are lucky to have these two works preserved, even in technically flawed form. For example, Cavalleria is filmed on location in rural and small village settings. Zeffirelli provides countryside and crowd scenes which bring orchestral and choral works to life. Unfairly labeled a "one hit wonder," Mascagni is a master of melody in aria, chorus, and choral works. His Amico Fritz and Iris are also melodic and deserve more audience. The principle cast members of both Cavalleria and Pagliacci act and sing well, each providing notable moments. The great paradox of opera is sordid doings sounding beautiful. These stories contain violence, infidelity, revenge and unspeakable loss. Look past the grainy texture of the video and listen to the sublime singing and orchestral presentation. Young Domingo is a marvel worth seeing and hearing.Read full review
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This is the best version of Pagliacci available.
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Domingo at his best
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