Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci
9 OCT 2026 (Fri) 7:30pm
10 OCT 2026 (Sat) 7:30pm
11 OCT 2026 (Sun) 2:30pm
Venue Information
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre
| Presenter: Opera Hong Kong |
A Double-Bill of Two One-Act Operas
Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci
As part of Hong Kong’s 2026 opera season, Opera Hong Kong will present two iconic Italian verismo masterpieces, Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, in a powerful double-bill production from 8 to 11 October 2026 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. This iconic verismo pairing brings together two of the most celebrated Italian operas of the late 19th century, exploring themes of love, betrayal, jealousy and revenge through emotionally charged music and dramatic storytelling. It is one of the key productions in Hong Kong’s 2026 opera program.
The programme will last approximately 3 hours with one intermission.
Producer: Warren Mok
Conductor: Roberto Gianola
Director, Set & Costume Designer: Enrico Castiglione
More info: Opera Hong Kong -- Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci