An opera of the this name by Domenico Monleone prompted a lawsuit from the composer of the more famous version.
An opera of the this name by Domenico Monleone prompted a lawsuit from the composer of the more famous version. Villagers sing "Gli arancio olezzano" near the beginning of this work, whose protagonist sings an aria describing one character as "as lovely as the bright blossoms of spring." This opera's aria "Vio lo sapete" contains Santuzza's confession of her adultery to Lucia, while the main character sings "Viva, il vino spumeggiante" to invite Alfio to drink with him. Alfio's refusal provokes a duel between him and Turridu. Based on a short story by Giovanni Verga, for 10 points, name this verismo opera by Pietro Mascagni often performed with Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci.
An opera of the this name by Domenico Monleone prompted a lawsuit from the composer of the more famous version.
Cavalleria Rusticana [or Rustic Chivalry]