Rustic Chivalry | Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana in Concert | Esker Festival

Saturay, 22 August 2026, 8.00pm

Featuring the Esker Festival Orchestra and Choir and a cast of international and Irish Soloists.

The Esker Festival Orchestra and Choir present a special concert performance of Pietro Mascagni’s genre-defining verismo operatic masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana.

This performance will take place in the atmospheric surrounds of Christchurch Cathedral Dublin and features the full Esker Festival Orchestra and Choir as well as world-class cast of international and Irish singers.

Artistic Director and Conductor: Peter Joyce

Cast:
Santuzza – Jenni Hietala
Turiddu – Lukas Schmidt
Alfio – Dan Scofield
Lucia – Olha Palazhchenko
Lola – Heather Sammon

Tickets: €30/€15

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