Opera Columbus Presents Pagliacci October 25, 2009

In Pagliacci ("Players" or "Clowns"), a world-famous Italian opera written and composed by Ruggiero Leoncavallo, betrayal leads to bloody revenge in this story-within-a-story. Canio, playing the role of the clown, is a jealous husband who must bring laughter to his audience even after learning of his wife's infidelity. Tragic consequences ensue as theatre and real life blur in this verismo shocker. The work features one of opera's most well-known and beloved arias, "Vesti la giubba." The production will be accompanied by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.