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'''Pietro Mascagni''' (1863-1945), [[Italian]] composer of operas, is known almost solely for his masterpiece, ''”Cavalleria Rusticana”'' (''”Rustic Chivalry”''). Whilst he wrote numerous other operas, one or two of which are occasionally performed, it is ''”Cavalleria Rusticana”'' that has prospered ever since.

'''Pietro Mascagni''' (1863-1945), [[Italian]] composer of operas, is known almost solely for his masterpiece, ''”Cavalleria Rusticana”'' (''”Rustic Chivalry”''). Whilst he wrote numerous other [[opera]]s, one or two of which are occasionally performed, it is ''”Cavalleria Rusticana”'' that has prospered ever since.

It was Macagni’s first opera, and introduced the ''”verismo”'' style (see [[Giacomo Puccini]]). The plot, set in a Sicilian village involves adultery, pregnancy, and ultimately, death. It was a sudden departure from the upper-class plots of previous operas. The ''“intermezzo”'' during a break in the action, and following chorus are the most well known parts of the opera.

It was Macagni’s first opera, and introduced the ''”verismo”'' style (see [[Giacomo Puccini]]). The plot, set in a [[Sicilian]] village involves adultery, pregnancy, and ultimately, death. It was a sudden departure from the upper-class plots of previous operas. The ''“intermezzo”'' during a break in the action, and following chorus are the most well known parts of the opera.

==See also==  

==See also==