CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA

an opera by Pietro Mascagni

Conductor Carlo Donadio
Director Ignacio Occhipinti
Assistant Director Penka Aleksandrova
Set and costume designer Salvatore Russo
Concertmaster Paulina Zaharieva

Santuzza, a young peasant woman – Olga Romanko
Turiddu, a young peasant man – Kamen Chanev
Lucia, his mother – Evdokiya Zdravkova-Horozova
Alfio, a carter – Valeri Turmanov
Lola, his wife – Dessislava Stefanova

The dramatic story in the opera Cavalleria rusticana presents in the authentic Sicilian atmosphere, the costumes are historically faithful to the time when the action takes place – at the end of 19^th century. The Master – scenographer and costumographer Salvatore Russo incorporates in the scenic vision the architectural symbols of Sicily, uses the typical of the region everyday facilities and attributes, dresses the characters in characteristic costumes with colorful ethno-elements. Director Ignacio Okipinti consciously looks for a different and more vivid interpretation of the drama full of emotions and southern passions.

Duration: 1 hour wthout an interval
Performed in Italian with titles in Bulgarian
Premiere: 28.11.2018 – Festival of the Opera and Ballet Arts