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Ruggiero Leoncavallo Essay Preview: Ruggiero Leoncavallo Report this essay LISTENING TO MUSICVERISMOVerismo: the trend of “Realism” in late 19th century Italian operaFeatures “everyday” characters (lower social class), dicey situations; drama often involves love, betrayal, jealousy, often death/murder; featured in music 1890-early 1900s.PIETRO MASCAGNI (1863-1945) Italian composerOpera: Cavalleria rusticana (Rustic Chivalry) 1890 *Orchestral excerpt: “Intermezzo” (used in movies, TV commercials)RUGGIERO.