Experience Leoncavallo’s iconic opera Pagliacci in an intimate concert performance
About this Event
When the mask falls, what remains?
Step into the world of Pagliacci, Ruggero Leoncavallo’s gripping tale of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the dangerous line between performance and reality.
At the center of the story is a troupe of traveling performers whose offstage relationships begin to unravel as heartbreak and jealousy collide with the roles they are expected to play. As the curtain rises on their performance, the boundary between theatre and real life disappears—with devastating consequences.
Featuring Arizona singers in a powerful concert setting, this performance puts Leoncavallo’s unforgettable music and deeply human story at the center of the experience.
Whether you’re a lifelong opera lover or experiencing opera for the first time, we invite you to join us for one of opera’s most dramatic stories.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
LOCATION
Saint Anthony on the Desert
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Pagliacci will be presented in concert, allowing audiences to experience the drama, characters, and extraordinary music of Leoncavallo’s opera in an intimate setting.
The opera is performed in Italian with English translations provided.
Approximate runtime: 90 minutes.
PRESENTED BY
Music on the Desert in partnership with Arizona Lyric Theatre.
Arizona Lyric Theatre creates opportunities for artists and audiences to connect through opera and music theatre, with a focus on education, collaboration, accessibility, and community.
Event venue & nearby stays
Saint Anthony on the Desert Episcopal Church, 12990 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, United States
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