Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana Intermezzo: A Moment of Pure Emotion

Send us Fan Mail Description Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana Intermezzo: A Moment of Pure Emotion in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Mascagni was only 26 when Cavalleria rusticana premiered—and it immediately made him famous. The opera was written for a composition competition, which he won. Despite composing many works afterward, the Intermezzo became his most beloved music, often performed independently in concerts around the world About Steven, Host Steven is a Canadi...