Pavarotti Vesti La Giubba ( With English Subtitles)

Pavarotti Vesti La Giubba(With English Subtitles) In the finale of the first act of Ruggiero Leoncavallo s unforgettable twoact opera, Pagliacci, Canio, a clown, and leader of a traveling group of performers, has just found out his wife is having an affair. Despite the aloof and foolish characters he portrays in his acting troupe, Canio is a very serious person and highly protective of his wife. After one of their performances, Canio and a few other cast members go out to drink in celebration. When Canio s wife, Nedda, declines and stays behind with another cast member, Tonio, someone jokes that she stayed behind to be seduced by him. Canio becomes furious and rebukes them on the spot. He believes his wife is faithful and will not let anyone say differently. While he drinks with his friend Beppe, Tonio does try to seduce Nedda. Nedda refuses his advances and sends him away. Tonio doesn t leave, thoughhe hides nearby. Moments later, Silvio, Nedda s lover, greets her and convinces her to