The one-act operas Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci contain some of the most iconic and enduring moments of the art form. Now being revived by the Lyric Opera of Chicago with top-notch musical and production values all around, this 1890s Italian double bill of adultery and murder (often abbreviated as Cav/Pag) is quintessential viewing for newcomers and longtime opera fans. Both operas have […]