The incomparable tenor Mario Del Monaco in his breathtaking 1961 live performance in Japan with the NHK Symphony Orchestra, the Italian Opera Chorus, the Fujiwara Opera Chorus, and the Tokyo Choraliers, all under the direction of Giuseppe Morelli.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mario Del MonacoCanio | Canio |
| GGabriella TucciNedda | Nedda |
| AAldo ProttiTonio | Tonio |
| AAttilio d'OraziSilvio | Silvio |
| AAntonio PirinoBeppe | Beppe |