Its protagonist warns some peasants that real life is serious in the aria "Un tal gioco, credete mi," then leaves with Beppe to prepare for a show. During the show, Nedda is confronted by the protagonist about her affair with Silvio, leading him to stab them both, after which Tonio speaks the final line, "La commedia e finita." Often paired with Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusti
Its protagonist warns some peasants that real life is serious in the aria "Un tal gioco, credete mi," then leaves with Beppe to prepare for a show. During the show, Nedda is confronted by the protagonist about her affair with Silvio, leading him to stab them both, after which Tonio speaks the final line, "La commedia e finita." Often paired with Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, for 10 points, identify this verismo opera whose first act ends with the aria "Vesta la Giubba" and whose protagonist Canio is a sad clown, a work of Ruggerio Leoncavallo.
Its protagonist warns some peasants that real life is serious in the aria "Un tal gioco, credete mi," then leaves with Beppe to prepare for a show.
I {Pagliacci} [accept The {Clowns} or The {Players}]