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Focusing on Puccini's enduring influence, the book explores his status as the most beloved opera composer, with his works accounting for a significant portion of U.S. performances and permeating popular culture and film soundtracks. Despite his widespread appeal and the timeless nature of operas like Tosca, La Bohéme, and Madama Butterfly, Puccini has faced critical snobbery and cultural marginalization, highlighting the complex relationship between his art and the perceptions of the elite.
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Puccini Without Excuses, William Berger
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Puccini Without Excuses
- Subtitle
- A Refreshing Reassessment of the World's Most Popular Composer
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Berger
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9781400077786
- Category
- Music, Film, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on Puccini's enduring influence, the book explores his status as the most beloved opera composer, with his works accounting for a significant portion of U.S. performances and permeating popular culture and film soundtracks. Despite his widespread appeal and the timeless nature of operas like Tosca, La Bohéme, and Madama Butterfly, Puccini has faced critical snobbery and cultural marginalization, highlighting the complex relationship between his art and the perceptions of the elite.