Rustic Chivalry (Cavalleria Rusticana): Melodrama in One Act

This release presents the full one‑act melodrama with both the original Italian libretto and an English translation printed side by side, followed by the vocal lines in each language. The score pages appear as low‑resolution images that can be enlarged with a click, letting listeners follow the music as it unfolds. Helpful transcriber notes explain the layout, page numbering, and how the vocal parts are reproduced for easy reference.

Set in a rustic Sicilian village, the story follows a young soldier caught between his former lover and his lover’s wife, while a local woman confronts the betrayal. Passionate arias, a tense duet, and a stirring chorus capture the raw emotions of love, jealousy, and honor. The famous intermezzo provides a brief, lyrical pause before the drama moves toward its inevitable climax.