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7 Things to Know About Seeing Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana Saturday

Part of the summer music series at Sands Point Preserve.

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1. This classic verismo opera looks at a Sicilian love triangle, murder and betrayal — all in one act.
2. Verismo opera means “realism” and was popular with Italian composers such as Pietro Mascagni, and others, including Giacomo Puccini.
3. The evening offers the chance to enjoy opera at Castle Gould at nearby Sands Point Preserve, without having to trek into Manhattan
4. The opera has “a fantastic and very melodic score, with a wonderful contrast from intimate moments to some larger grand scale moments in the ‘Regina Coeli,’” said Daniel Klein, the festival’s executive director, referring to a hymn from the opera.
5. Get familiar with the score with this clip on YouTube.
6. Doors open at 7:45 PM. Tickets are $50 and include wine, soft drinks, dessert and coffee.
7. Tickets are available here.


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