Release Date
19 Aug, 2004
Runtime
00:57: (HH:MM)
Synopsis
Gianni Schicchi at the Glyndebourne Festival
Opera in one act, libretto by G. Forzano based on Dante's Divine Comedy. Third part of his opera Triptych. The plot is based on canto XXX of "Inferno" from "The Divine Comedy", which are dedicated to the rogue and deceiver Gianni Schicchi, who was punished for his sins: he impersonated a dying rich man in order to make a forged will on his behalf. Gianni Schicchi is Puccini's only comic opera, a brilliant example of a modern opera buffa based on the tradition of Verdi's Falstaff. The most expressive recitative, bubbling melody, sharp character, impetuous tempo distinguish her music. Recorded live at Glyndebourne Opera House, Sussex, UK on 11 July 2004.
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Actors
Felicity Palmer
Marie McLaughlin
Massimo Giordano
Luigi Roni
Alessandro Corbelli
Sally Matthews
Crew
Giacomo Puccini