Leoncavallo Collection

Leoncavallo / Caric Ths
RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO Italian opera composer looking rather pleased with himself

The piano score of the opera Zazà by Ruggiero Leoncavallo, 1919. Creator: Anonymous
The piano score of the opera Zaza by Ruggiero Leoncavallo, 1919. Private Collection

Enrico Caruso, HMV label, Testa Adorata, 78 rpm record
Enrico Caruso, opera singer, Testa Adorata from La Boheme by Leoncavallo, HMV record label, 78 rpm, early single sided shellac record Date: early 20th century

Pagliacci
A portrait painting of an actor, wearing a white costume in the role of Canio the clown, from Pagliacci, an Italian opera by Ruggero Leoncavallo. Date: circa 1917

Watching I Pagliacci
Watching I PAGLIACCI (The clowns) from a private box at Covent Garden, London. Date: 1914

Ruggiero Leoncavallo (1858-1919). Creator: Anonymous
Ruggiero Leoncavallo (1858-1919). Found in the Collection of Biblioteca della musica di Bologna

Ruggiero Leoncavallo (1858-1919), 1895. Creator: Photo studio Jan F. Langhans, Prague
Ruggiero Leoncavallo (1858-1919), 1895. Private Collection

Ruggiero Leoncavallo (1858-1919), c. 1906. Artist: Anonymous
Ruggiero Leoncavallo (1858-1919), c. 1906. From a private collection

Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), Italian tenor. Caruso in the costume of Canio, the clown, a character in the Leoncavallo opera I Pagliacci

Ruggero Leoncavallo, 1857-1919. Italian Opera Composer. Portrait By Chase Emerson. American Artist 1874-1922

Leoncavallo / I Pagliacci
I PAGLIACCI Mrs Brown Potter and her Company in the Savoy Theatre production. Date: 1905

Scene from the opera, I Pagliacci, by Ruggiero Leoncavallo Date: c.1910

ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921). Italian tenor. Photographed dressed as a clown in the role of Canio in Leoncavallos I Pagliacci, 1910. Oil over a photograph

TITTA RUFFO (1877-1953). Italian operatic baritone. As Tonio in Ruggero Leoncavallos opera I Pagliacci, 1913

RUGGIERO LEONCAVALLO (1858-1919). Italian operatic composer. Caricature by Enrico Caruso, 1907

Enrico Caruso (1873-1921) Italian tenor, here as Canio, the clown, in the Leoncavallo opera I Pagliacci

R. Leoncavallo. Date c1906

Leoncavallo visiting Rowton House, London

ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921). In the role of Canio in Ruggiero Leoncavallos I Pagliacci, 1910

RUGGIERO LEONVACALLO (1858-1919). Italian operatic composer

RUGGIERO LEONCAVALLLO (1858-1919). Italian operatic composer

Ruggero Leoncavallo, Italian opera composer, best known for his one-act work, Pagliacci

Leoncavallo / Eichhorn
RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO Italian opera composer

Leoncavallo / Postcard Pho
RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO Italian opera composer

PAGLIACCI 1899
I PAGLIACCI De Nuovina as Nedda, Lubert as Canio in a Paris production

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Leoncavallo, the renowned Italian opera composer, is best known for his masterpiece "Pagliacci. " His composition skills and talent were truly remarkable, as he created timeless melodies that continue to captivate audiences today. One of his most famous works was recorded by the legendary Enrico Caruso on an HMV label 78 rpm record titled "Testa Adorata. " Watching a performance of "I Pagliacci" is like stepping into a world filled with passion and emotion. The opera tells a tragic tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Leoncavallo's music perfectly captures the raw emotions portrayed by the characters on stage. Ruggiero Leoncavallo himself remains somewhat mysterious, as there are only a few surviving photographs of him. An anonymous portrait from 1895 shows him in all his glory, while another from around 1906 showcases his enigmatic persona. Enrico Caruso, an Italian tenor with an extraordinary voice range, often performed Leoncavallo's compositions during his career. Caruso's interpretation brought these operas to life in a way that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. The scene from "I Pagliacci" reveals the intensity and drama that unfolds throughout the opera. It showcases Leoncavallo's ability to create powerful moments through music and storytelling. Despite being relatively unknown outside of opera circles today, Ruggero Leoncavallo left behind a significant legacy in the world of classical music. His contributions as an Italian Opera Composer will forever be cherished by those who appreciate his artistry. This captivating portrait painted by Chase Emerson depicts Ruggero Leoncavallo at work during one of his creative periods. It serves as a reminder not only of his immense talent but also of how he influenced American artists during this time period. Ruggiero Leoncavallo was undoubtedly one of Italy's greatest composers whose impact can still be felt today.