Mascagni's opera "Cavalleria Rusticana" is an emotional explosion concentrated in one act. Pietro Mascagni's opera "Cavalleria Rusticana," based on Giovanni Verga's novella, holds a special place in the history of musical theater. This work, created at the end of the 19th century, became a sensation at its premiere and forever secured its reputation as a masterpiece of verismo-a movement aiming to depict life on stage as it is, without embellishments. At the center of the plot are love, betrayal, and revenge. The events unfold in a southern Italian village. Here, passions run high, and the conflict between duty and feeling reaches a tragic climax. The one-act structure makes the performance particularly cohesive-there are no pauses, no breaks, only drama that captivates the audience from the very first chords. We tell you how to organize leisure in St. Petersburg.