L'Amico Fritz
Building on the success of Cavalleria rusticana, Pietro Mascagni’s commedia lirica L’amico Fritz was given seven encores and thirty-five curtain calls at its premiere in Rome in 1891. Considered by critics to be one of Mascagni’s best operas, the story is that of a love triangle involving the wealthy Fritz Kobus and Suzel, daughter of one of his tenants, who together sing the famous ‘Cherry Duet’ in Act II. Returning to the Teatro del Maggio Musicale in Florence for the first time since 1941, this production was acclaimed for its superb cast and astonishingly effective modern setting.
Cast
Salome Jicia
as Suzel
Charles Castronovo
as Fritz Kobus
Teresa Iervolino
as Beppe
Massimo Cavalletti
as David
Dave Monaco
as Frederico
Francesco Samuele Venuti
as Hanezò
Caterina Meldolesi
as Caterina
Lorenzo Fratini
as Chorus Master
