Among all the composers whose operas have continued to enthral audiences, Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) is unrivalled. That’s perhaps surprising, because he created some of his most successful works in ...
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When it comes to name recognition in Italian opera, Giacomo Puccini usually comes in second place to the slightly more famed Giuseppe Verdi. If there were a ranking for the most spectacularly groomed ...
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Deep love, betrayal and heartbreak. Giacomo Puccini’s tragic 1904 opera, “Madama Butterfly,” hits all three emotional notes. “’Madama Butterfly’ is one of the most moving human dramas that has ever ...
Giacomo Puccini’s “La bohème” is easily one of the most popular operas of all time. Despite being written from 1893-95 and set in 1830, today’s audiences continue to find its romantic tale of ...
Lucca is a walled city in the Tuscany region of Italy. The walls, built in the 16th century, are a popular option for walking or biking around the city. It’s a convenient getaway destination for ...
In the snakepit of the Milanese opera business in the late 1800s, these tangled connections were standard, as dozens of young composers fought for prominence to be the new Verdi, whose portrait hangs ...
VENICE (Reuters) - A new film on Giacomo Puccini has uncovered letters and documents suggesting the composer may have a second living descendant, in a tangled tale of infidelity and vengeance ...