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Artiste: Pippo Delbono

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Piety and violence in San Carlo's Cavalleria rusticana

Notwithstanding director Pippo Delbono's narcissistic excesses, his staging confirmed itself as effective and penetrating.

Opera as circus: a controversial Cav & Pag in Rome

Pippo Delbono, an advocate of experimental theatre, tests the audience's patience at Opera di Roma, masking some enjoyable musical performances.

A monochromatic Madama Butterfly

This production of Puccini’s masterpiece was delivered on a monochromatic set, with  a director-centred staging of the story of love and despair of Cio-Cio San.

A blood-spattered, claustrophobic Cavalleria rusticana

“Sorry for my meddling. I am the director of this opera.” Before the curtain opens, in a prologue to the prologue, Delbono shows up and addresses the audience.