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."
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}]