On Thursday, August 12, the first rehearsal day for the Opera Cavalleria Rusticana & I Pagliacci , which will be performed from September 9 to 23, 2004, a kick-off party was held at the NNTT’s rehearsal room with all of the persons concerned with the performance of the opera in attendance. At the party, Artistic Director Thomas Novohradsky introduced the performers, stage director and other production staff members to the attendees.

Click here to see scenes of the kick-off party.