Ruggiero Leoncavallo (1858-1919)
Information about the composer Ruggiero Leoncavallo and his operas.
Operas:
I pagliacci (The Clowns)
Recommended recordings on CD
Muti/Carreras/Hamari (EMI CMS7 63650-2)
One of the finest recordings, and coupled with an excellent version of Cavalleria Rusticana (Rustic Chivalry).
Ambrosian Singers, Southend Boys Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Muti.
Cast: José Carreras (Canio).
EMI CMS7 63650-2