I Pagliacci
I Pagliacci (1964) was an opera production by The Norwegian National Opera. I Pagliacci was based on the opera in one act of the same title by Ruggiero Leoncavallo. The production was performed by The Norwegian National Opera in Folketeateret.
The director was Einar Beyron.
Bjarne Buntz and Lázaro Calderón performed the role of Canio (I Pagliacci).
Kari Frisell and Christina Gorne performed the role of Nedda (Colombine).
I Pagliacci was performed together with Pietro Mascagni’s opera in one act Cavalleria Rusticana.
Information
(Objekt ID 55455)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | May 6, 1964 |
| Produced by | The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet |
| Based on | I Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, Ruggero Leoncavallo |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Opera, One-act Play |
| Running period | May 6, 1964 |
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SOURCES:
Anne-Margrethe Skari’s private archive. Donated by Anne-Margrethe Skari, 17.11.2021
Einar Dahl’s private archive. Donated by Einar Dahl, 24.05.2016
Contributors (15)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ruggero Leoncavallo | – Libretto |
| Alf Bjørklund | – Translation |
| Einar Beyron | – Direction |
| Arvid Fladmoe | – Musical direction |
| Ruggero Leoncavallo | – Composer |
| Per Schwab | – Stage design |
| Per Schwab | – Costume design |
| Bjarne Buntz | – Singer (Canio (Bajazzo), leder av en gjøglertrupp) |
| Lázaro Calderón | – Singer (Canio (Bajazzo), leder av en gjøglertrupp) |
| Jostein Eriksen | – Singer (Beppo (Harlekin), gjøgler) |
| Kari Frisell | – Singer (Nedda (Colombine), Canios kone) |
| Christina Gorne | – Singer (Nedda (Colombine), Canios kone) |
| Torvill Henriksen | – Singer (Silvio, en ung bonde) |
| Yngvar Krogh | – Singer (Tonio (Taddeo), gjøgler) |
| Knut Skram | – Singer (Silvio, en ung bonde) |
Performance dates
| May 6, 1964 – Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen | Opening night |