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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For several years, Allentown’s Miller Symphony Hall has offered performances of New York’s Metropolitan Opera in HD to local audiences. The selection that was shown on December 15 was Giacomo ...

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 ...

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 ...

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The Atlanta Opera will present a staging of Puccini’s "La Bohéme" updated to the coronavirus pandemic as part of its 45th anniversary season, running it in tandem with Jonathan Larson’s "Rent." Both ...

Pity the neglected middle child. In Puccini’s 1918 trilogy of one-act operas − designed to be performed together in a single, long evening − the central panel, Suor Angelica, has always been the least ...

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 ...