Verısmo Akımı Bağlamında Cavallerıa Rustıcana Operasının Şeflik Teknikleri Açısından İncelenmesi

Abstract

Pietro Mascagni's one-act opera "Cavalleria Rusticana" has managed to become one of the most performed and beloved operas in the world since its first meeting with the audience in Rome on May 17, 1890. As one of the masterpieces of the Verismo Movement, which is described as the Italian realistic opera tradition, this opera was inspired by Giovanni Verga's "Rural Life" stories and aimed to depict the life of the people for the people. The story, set in a village in Sicily, is a clear representation of humanity's passions, anger, and love. The dramatic storytelling of the early 19th century gave way to a pure understanding. This pursuit of a different approach in opera composition also created a significant difference for opera soloists. Almost every opera's performance requires the opera composer's highly specific demands, which puts the responsibility on the singers and orchestra conductors to find solutions to these requests. Singers and orchestra conductors must have a deep understanding of how operas from different periods were historically performed and fulfill the cultural and musical requirements specific to each opera. These requirements are discussed and finalized during the long rehearsal process. The correct and flawless performance of an opera requires great teamwork and cooperation; orchestra conductors and singers must always be in communication. This paper elaborates on how the conductor and singers communicate in the opera "Cavalleria Rusticana," and it clearly addresses the attitude that should be adopted in this opera, which contains realistic yet romantic elements.