"Cavalleria Rusticana" is an opera composed by Pietro Mascagni that premiered in 1890. Set in a Sicilian village, it tells a story of love, betrayal, and revenge. The plot revolves around Turiddu, a young man who returns home to find his former lover, Lola, married to another man, Alfio. The opera is known for its emotional intensity and beautiful music, particularly the famous "Intermezzo" orchestral piece. It is often performed as part of a double bill with Pagliacci, another opera that explores similar themes of passion and tragedy.