"Pagliacci" is an Italian opera composed by Ruggero Leoncavallo that premiered in 1892. The story revolves around a traveling theater troupe, focusing on the character Canio, who plays the clown Pagliaccio. The opera explores themes of love, betrayal, and the blurred lines between performance and reality. The plot unfolds as Canio discovers that his wife, Nedda, is having an affair with another man, Silvio. During a performance, Canio's emotional turmoil leads him to confront his personal tragedy on stage, culminating in a dramatic and tragic finale. The opera is famous for its aria "Vesti la giubba," expressing Canio's heartbreak.