Verismo operas
Other Italian "Verismo" (realism) operas:
Marion Delorme - Amilcare Ponchielli
I pagliacci (The Clowns) - Ruggiero Leoncavallo
Information about the opera I pagliacci by Ruggiero Leoncavallo, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
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