Comare Santa

Part 8 of Cavalleria Rusticana: "Oh! Il Signore vi manda" (Duetto) and Comare Santa.

The Lycoming College Community Orchestra presents "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Pietro Mascagni on March 20, 2019, at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport, PA. The orchestra is conducted by Dr. William S. Ciabattari.

CAST
Santuzza: Sara R. Scott
Turiddu: Nathan Fulkerson
Mamma Lucia: Bonnie Hall
Alfio: Todd Griffith
Lola: Emily Wertz
Chorus: the Lycoming College Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. Daniel Hall

“Cavalleria Rusticana” (Rustic Chivalry) is a tragic tale that unfolds on Easter Sunday in a Sicilian village, circa 1900. Santuzza’s former lover, a soldier named Turridu, is in love with Lola, the wife of the prosperous carter, Alfio. Santuzza seeks revenge by telling Alfio of Lola’s unfaithfulness — a decision that leads to fateful consequences. The opera was composed by Pietro Mascagni, with libretto by Guido Menasci and Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti.

The Lycoming College Community Orchestra is comprised of students, faculty, and professional musicians from the Williamsport area. The ensemble was founded in 2013 by Dr. William Ciabattari, associate professor of music and department chair at Lycoming College. The orchestra performs annually at Lycoming College, sharing orchestral favorites with the campus community. Membership is open to all students and faculty by audition.

The Lycoming College Chamber Choir is the smallest ensemble of the larger Lycoming College Choir. Students are selected by competitive audition. The group performs a diverse repertoire ranging from vocal jazz to major works. The Chamber Choir has been featured twice in the Holiday Celebrations at the White House, and the ensemble has sung with the Gregg Smith Singers, the Chieftains, and Barry Manilow. For more on the choir, visit
Lycoming College is an independent coeducational college of 1,400 students enrolled in 36 majors. The College is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a national liberal arts college. Located in Williamsport, PA, the college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. For more information, visit