PAGLIACCI Del Monaco, Tucci, Protti (NHK 1961) (DVD)

The incomparable tenor Mario Del Monaco in one of his most celebrated portrayals. This breathtaking 1961 performance also features unforgettable performances by Gabriella Tucci as Nedda and Aldo Protti as Silvio. The NHK Symphony Orchestra & Italian Opera Chorus, the Fujiwara Opera Chorus, and the Tokyo Choraliers are all under the direction of Giuseppe Morelli. Subtitles in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
B&W, 91 minutes, 4:3, All regions

PAGLIACCI
Opera in Two Acts
Music & Libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Canio: Mario Del Monaco
Nedda: Gabriella Tucci
Tonio: Aldo Protti
Silvio: Attilio D'Orazi
Beppe: Antonio Pirino

The NHK Symphony Orchestra
NHK Italian Opera Chorus
Fujiwara Opera Chorus • Tokyo Choraliers
Members of the Japanese Ballet Association
Giuseppe Morelli, conductor

Live Performance, October 25, 1961
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan