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- The Operas of Giacomo PucciniGiacomo Puccini (1858-1924) wrote 10 operas over the course of his lifetime. Today he is regarded as one of the most beloved opera composers, and several of his operas are repeatedly among the most performed worldwide.
Puccini's "La Boheme" at the Metropolitan OperaThe production of "La Boheme" at the Metropolitan Opera this year is the venerable Franco Zeffirelli production, which was first mounted there in 1981.- "La Fanciulla Del West" (The Girl of the Golden West)Puccini's opera "La Fanciulla del West" ("The Girl of the Golden West") had its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in 1910. Unfortunately, it has never established itself in the standard repertoire. This is a shame, because it is a masterpiece.
- Puccini : Il Trittico (Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, Gianni Schicchi) - 1983 La Scala ProductionFirst off, the performances were fine for the leading roles in all three of these one act operas - some of the singing was first rate. The secondaries were quiet secondary. The production, sets, staging, blocking, acting were at best unimaginative.
Opera Guide and Synopsis: Tosca, by Giacomo PucciniTosca, an Italian Romantic opera by the composer of Madama Butterfly, is based on the play by Victorien Sardou.
Opera Guide and Synopsis: La Fanciulla Del West, by Giacomo PucciniGuide to the plot and characters of Puccini's opera The Girl of the Golden West, which takes place during the California Gold Rush of '49.- La Boheme and Its SourcesThe character of Mimi from Puccini's opera La Boheme is traced through several stories by Henri Murger.
Theatrical Newsletter 1/31/2011A weekly newsletter about theater in New York, around the country, and the people who make it happen...- Jackie Evancho, Age 10, Does Honor to Puccini (Video)One cannot be but in awe of Jackie Evancho performance of "O Mio Babbino Caro" by Puccini on "America's Got Talent" on August 10th. Ten years old, and the girl has a voice like that!
