Tosca: opera completa per canto e pianoforte
- 335 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Giacomo Puccini Books
December 22, 1858 – November 29, 1924
This Italian composer, the fifth in a long line of musicians in his family, found his calling as an opera composer after being profoundly moved by a performance of Verdi's "Aida." His subsequent studies at the Milan Conservatory laid the groundwork for a career marked by dramatic intensity and soaring melodies. He masterfully explored themes of love, sacrifice, and fate, weaving them into rich orchestral tapestries. His unique ability to blend potent human emotion with captivating musical storytelling solidified his place as a pivotal figure in operatic history, with his works continuing to resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.
Set in nineteenth-century Paris, a group of struggling artists confronts the challenges of poverty and illness while navigating love and loss during a harsh winter. This four-act opera explores the poignant lives of bohemians, capturing their emotional highs and inevitable heartaches amidst a backdrop of artistic aspiration and fragile relationships.
This baritone aria from Puccini's opera Edgar offers a unique chance for baritone saxophone soloists to perform in the upper register, showcasing the instrument's versatility. The transcription by Rami El-Farrah brings a new dimension to this piece, making it accessible for woodwind musicians looking to explore operatic repertoire.
Play Puccini: 10 Arias Transcribed for Flute & Piano [With CD (Audio)]
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Featuring ten of Puccini's most celebrated opera arias, this book allows flutists to immerse themselves in exquisite Italian melodies arranged for intermediate solo flute and piano. It includes a biography of Puccini, insights into each opera's plot, and the dramatic context of the arias. Accompanied by a unique online audio code, musicians can access high-quality performances and piano accompaniments, along with the versatile PLAYBACK+ audio player for tailored practice. Arias from renowned works like La Bohème and Tosca are included.
Tragischer Stoff, exotisches Flair, japanische Melodien und Klänge in raffinierte Harmonien gesetzt: In der Tragödie um die von dem amerikanischen Seeoffizier B. E Pinkerton verlassene junge japanische Samurai-Tochter Cho-Cho-San, genannt Butterfly, ist es Giacomo Puccini meisterhaft gelungen, fernöstliche Klänge mit europäischem Kolorit zu verschmelzen. Nach dem Misserfolg der Uraufführung am 17. Februar 1904 an der Mailänder Scala hatte die umgearbeitete Fassung wenige Monate später in Brescia großen Erfolg. Sprachen: Deutsch, Italienisch
