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Giacomo Puccini

    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.

    Play Puccini: 10 Arias Transcribed for Flute & Piano [With CD (Audio)]
    Questo Amor Vergogna MIA: For Baritone Saxophone and Piano
    Tosca. Opera Vocal Score Series
    Madame Butterfly
    Tosca
    La Bohéme
    • 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.

      Questo Amor Vergogna MIA: For Baritone Saxophone and Piano2021
    • Da giorni al parco tutte le mamme, le zie e le nonne lamentano strani prima il seggiolino rosso dell’altalena, poi la coda del lombrico, alla fine addirittura intere panchine. Le autorità, neanche a dirlo, brancolano nel buio, e nessuno dei grandi riesce a intuire la ragione di questa curiosa serie furti. Si vocifera sia stata una banda mafiosa, afferma l’edicolante, o un ratto gigante, lo contraddice la bidella, ve lo dico io, si tratta di Tom, il vecchio custode, rilancia il macellaio. Nessuno, proprio nessuno, riesce a diramare la questione. Eppure, a Pedicello, da qualche giorno, c’è qualcuno che finalmente ha imparato a farsi rispettare. A Pedicello, in piena notte, cinque Bulloni avranno il lor bel da fare. Età di da 6 anni.

      Bulloni. Il parco giochi incantato. Mozzo2017
    • Die Bohème

      Klavierauszug mit Text

      • 276 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Der Klavierauszug von "Die Bohème" enthält die Originalpartitur und den Text der berühmten Oper, die erstmals 1897 veröffentlicht wurde. Dieser Nachdruck bewahrt die authentische Gestaltung und den historischen Charakter des Originals. Ideal für Pianisten und Liebhaber klassischer Musik, bietet das Werk einen Einblick in die romantische Welt der Bohème und die bewegenden Geschichten der Charaktere.

      Die Bohème2016
    • Puccini. La rondine

      • 148 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Il libretto racconta la storia passionale fra la demi-mondaine Magda de Civry e il giovane Ruggero, ambientata nella cornice salottiera e romantica della Parigi del secondo impero. Magda, amante del ricco banchiere Rambaldo, non vuole rassegnarsi a una vita fatta solo di frivolezze e apparenze, cerca una passione che la travolga e la scrolli dalla superficialità di certi ambienti. Al "Bal Bullier" incontra Ruggero, un giovane aristocratico di provincia che si trova a Parigi per caso. I due si innamorano, e grazie anche alla complicità del poeta amico Prunier e della sua cameriera Lisette, Magda abbandona Rambaldo e lascia Parigi per vivere felice con il suo nuovo compagno, in un angolo perduto della Costa Azzurra. Ma qui viene assalita dal dubbio e dall'imbarazzo per aver nascosto all'amante il suo passato e quando questi decide di sposarla, Magda si accorge di non essere la donna giusta per lui. Si svela al suo innamorato e decide di tornare alla tanto contestata vita parigina. Vane sono le suppliche d'amore di Magda è ormai pronta per tornare alla vita di sempre, inafferrabile e sfuggente come una rondine. Oltre al libretto, il volume contiene una sezione dedicata ai saggi critici con testi di Fedele D'Amico e Carlo Vitali; una ai brani letterari e alle recensioni d'epoca; e poi una serie di contributi a cura degli allievi della Scuola dell'opera italiana di Bologna.

      Puccini. La rondine2009
    • Turandot

      Stagione lirica e di balletto 2008 - 2009

      Turandot2008
    • 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.

      Play Puccini: 10 Arias Transcribed for Flute & Piano [With CD (Audio)]2003
    • Pucciniho poslední opera "Turandot" je fascinující příběh o lásce, moci a tajemství. Děj se odehrává v exotické Číně a sleduje prince Calafa, který se zamiluje do chladné princezny Turandot. Aby získal její srdce, musí splnit tři náročné hádanky, které představují nejen jeho odvahu, ale i jeho touhu po lásce. Opera se zabývá tématy jako je oběť, identita a konflikt mezi osobními touhami a společenskými očekáváními. Dramaturgie a hudební struktura jsou pro Pucciniho typické, přičemž kombinují bohaté orchestrální plochy s emocionálními pěveckými výstupy. "Turandot" je nejen vrcholným dílem operní literatury, ale také výjimečným zrcadlem lidských emocí a konfliktů, které zůstávají aktuální i v dnešní době.

      Turandot1995
      3.0
    • Puccini's opera "Tosca" is based on a play by Victorien Sardou, which the composer saw in Milan with the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt. The story is partly set during the time of Napoleon and revolves around the tragedy of the renowned singer Floria Tosca. After much effort, Puccini secured Sardou's approval for an opera based on this narrative, leading to the premiere of "Tosca" in Rome in 1900, which was a resounding success for the composer. The text juxtaposes the Italian libretto with a widely used German translation, providing insights into the musical and dramatic elements of the opera, including compositional structure and thematic connections. A brief summary of the plot, an overview of its creation, and discussions of the themes and story place the work within the broader context of the composer's oeuvre and biography, offering a comprehensive and richly illustrated introduction.

      Tosca1984
      4.2
    • A tragic tale infused with exotic flair, Japanese melodies, and refined harmonies: In the tragedy of Cho-Cho-San, known as Butterfly, the young Japanese daughter of a samurai abandoned by the American naval officer B. E. Pinkerton, Giacomo Puccini masterfully merges Eastern sounds with European color. The opera explores themes of love, betrayal, and cultural clash, depicting Butterfly's deep devotion and the devastating consequences of her trust. After a failed premiere on February 17, 1904, at La Scala in Milan, a revised version achieved great success just months later in Brescia.

      Madame Butterfly1983
      3.7
    • Letters of Giacomo Puccini

      Mainly Connected with the Composition and Production of His Operas - New Edition Revised and Introduced by Mosco Carner

      • 341 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      Letters of Giacomo Puccini1974
    • Der Mantel

      Schwester Angelica. Gianni Schicchi

      Der Mantel1920
    • 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.

      La Bohéme1898
      4.3