Enthusiasm in Oman for Pagliacci directed by Franco Zeffirelli

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Enthusiastic applause from an international audience from all the Gulf countries welcomed the first performance of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci that the ensembles of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma brought to the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman.

A success was due to the very effective union between the direction of Franco Zeffirelli and a musical contribution of great quality.  The cast was very important, led by an extraordinary José Cura, who had a personal triumph for Canio's passionate interpretation.