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Ruggero Leoncavallo (1858-1919) is almost exclusively known for his veristic opera 'Pagliacci' (1892), but many of his lesser-known works can also be found on recordings. They include 'La bohème' (1897) and 'Zazà' (1900). 'I Medici' (written before 'Pagliacci', but given its premiere later, in 1893) was the first, and the only completed part of a Wagner-influenced trilogy based on Italian history.

The most famous composition by Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945) is the veristic opera 'Cavalleria rusticana' (1890), followed by 'L'amico Fritz' (1891) and 'Iris' (1898). Other operas, like 'Silvano' (1895), are virtually unknown.

Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-1886) composed several operas besides his masterpiece, 'La Gioconda' (1876). At least 'I Lituani' (1874) has been recorded.

Jules Massenet (1842-1912), famous for operas like 'Werther' and 'Manon', was also active in other genres, composing, for example, a piano concerto.

I guess works by renaissance composers Gregorio Allegri and Alonso Lobo other than 'Miserere' and 'Versa est in luctum', respectively, are quite rarely heard.