(HD 1080p) Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, Pietro Mascagni

Opera composers sometimes wrote instrumental intermezzi as connecting pieces between acts of operas. In this sense an intermezzo is similar to the entr'acte (intermission). The most famous of this type of intermezzo is probably the intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, by Pietro Mascagni..

Here is a video of landscape images of Tuscany, Italy set to the music of the intermezzo from this opera wriitten by Pietro Mascagni.

[adrianlarkins]

I'm now 74. I heard this for the first time aged 10 on the radio. I clearly remember asking my parents what it was. I said it made me feel sad but I wanted a record because it was so beautiful. The next day father bought the 78 rpm record. It was played until it was worn out.

[chriswilson]

This was played at my Italian grandmother's funeral last Thursday, as it was her favourite piece of music. She was 99.

[Nello]

I, m 91 now and fortunate to be here and to listen to this glorious piece.

[susanbrooks]

In my humble opinion one of the most moving and emotional pieces ever written. My heart breaks each time I hear it.

[jimbeattie]

Probably one of the greatest pieces of music in the world.

[assassino]

Seeing lots of comments saying that this music was used in a loved ones' funeral, or that it reminded them of someone who had passed, and I just wanna say I'm sorry for all of your losses.

[AnneCresswell]

The.most beautiful music ever written.

[TotòDucezio]

La ricchezza,   la varietà e la bellezza dell'immenso patrimonio culturale italiano🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

I have played this piece many times as Army Musician and had it played at my wife's Funeral this year in May 23. I don't think it's sad but a very moving piece for everyone!

[Theevilzoltar]

Mascagni believed this to be his masterpiece and I agree. Played to an empty stage after the drama has unfolded in a way only Italian opera can portray. Wonderful.

[marcobrunella]

Suonai questo pezzo 45 anni fa in chiesa con la Banda del mio paese, con tante di quelle persone che ora non ci sono più’.
Ora quando la ascolto vedo lo scorrere della vita davanti a me e amo come non mai la vita è questa musica che la rappresenta in tutto e per tutto.
Grazie Maestro Nizzolini per averci unito in quella musica per sempre.

[skgreen]

This is one of the most perfect pieces of music ever created.

[wongsiewlan]

Who is listening now 2024?
It's 👍beautiful, soothing, bless you for sharing this music ❤

[InspectorGadget-bn]

Probably the most beautiful piece of music ive ever heard. Incredible.

[rosemaryfranzese]

That is one of those “what is that?” pieces of music that you fall in love with the first time you here it

[trickstricks]

Had this for my mum’s funeral in October which she had wrote down, bless her, had it all worked out, love and miss you mum xxxx

[Loganator]

This was the last song for my dad. He died 26.11.2017. God bless him

[loganmeller]

This music was featured at the end of the 3rd Godfather movie, and the imagery that was displayed during the music was so absolutely overwhelming that I can't listen to it without getting emotional EVERY single time. When I watch a marathon of the Godfather and I get to the very end, I always rewind that ending song 4 times at least before I can let it pass by, the beauty of the moment is just too much. 💜💜

[bethanowen]

This was played at my grandads funeral yesterday. It’s such a beautiful piece of music 💕

[marinbianchi]

Uno che compone un pezzo così MERAVIGLIOSO non è un musicista, è un DIO