Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924

La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
1,018 editions published between 1900 and 2013 in 12 languages and held by 11,015 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This recording contains the complete opera sung in Italian. The book contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian, and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
587 editions published between 1923 and 2012 in 8 languages and held by 8,717 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Madama Butterfly concerns the disastrous results of a young American naval officer's marriage to a pretty geisha

Tosca by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
974 editions published between 1900 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 8,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book (125 p. :

Turandot by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
445 editions published between 1926 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 4,995 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musical excerpts drawn from Puccini's Turandot (London 414 274-2) with descriptive narration by Robert Lyall, to promote the upcoming production of the opera on October 21 & 22, 2005 by Opera Grand Rapids in De Vos Hall

Puccini's Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini ( )
14 editions published between 1983 and 2006 in English and held by 3,509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A newly translated Libretto featuring foreign language/English side-by-side, and music examples interspersed throughout the text

La Bohème : : an opera in four acts by Giacomo Puccini ( )
344 editions published between 1830 and 2011 in 8 languages and held by 3,489 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Part of the State Theatre collection of cinema scores and parts, mainly used for silent movies, but including musical materials associated with talking pictures ca. 1900-1950, used by the State Theatre and various film distribution companies throughout Australia. Some items include performance annotations

Puccini's Tosca by Giacomo Puccini ( )
10 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 3,481 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Puccini's TOSCA, featuring insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis, a complete, newly translated Libretto with Italian/English side-by side, and over 20 music highlight examples

Puccini's Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini ( )
7 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 3,418 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A newly translated Libretto featuring foreign language/English side-by-side, and music examples interspersed throughout the text

Puccini's La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini ( )
11 editions published between 1984 and 2005 in English and held by 3,347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Puccini's LA BOHEME, featuring insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis, a complete, newly translated Libretto with Italian/English side-by side, and over 20 music highlight examples

Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
302 editions published between 1928 and 2013 in 10 languages and held by 3,315 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This was the opera that first brought Puccini fame--and in this passionate performance, starring Raina Kabaivanska in the title role opposite Richard Tucker as des Grieux, it's easy to see why. The two characters' tumultuous relationship sends off musical sparks, as both of their lives are invariably altered by the experience. After a chance meeting, Manon and des Grieux's idyllic life in poverty is short-lived as she begins to crave the luxury offered by other suitors. In the end, she dies a destitute woman, with the faithful des Grieux by her side--even though his unwavering love for her has ruined his life as well