Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924

La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
802 editions published between 1902 and 2012 in 12 languages and held by 9,145 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 )
572 editions published between 1905 and 2012 in 8 languages and held by 8,260 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 )
940 editions published between 1904 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 7,862 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Book (125 p. :

Turandot by Giacomo Puccini ( Recording )
490 editions published between 1927 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 5,217 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 ( )
13 editions published between 1983 and 2006 in English and held by 3,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A newly translated Libretto featuring foreign language/English side-by-side, and music examples interspersed throughout the text

Puccini's Tosca by Giacomo Puccini ( )
10 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 3,774 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Puccini's Tosca is a high-voltage, powerful and sensational opera thriller that is crammed with actoin, intense, and sometimes ferocious, supercharged dramatic confrontations: a true music drama

Puccini's Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini ( )
7 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 3,690 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 ( )
12 editions published between 1984 and 2005 in English and held by 3,635 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
-- Engaging Commentary and Analysis about the composer, the opera and its characters.-- Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples-- A complete Libretto (newly translated) that incorporates Music Highlight Examples-- A Discography-- A Videography-- A Dictionary of Opera and Musical TermsEach Opera Classics Library edition is a comprehensive guide and complete analysis and evaluation of a specific opera; each is a unique "encyclopedia" that integrates important and pertinent information about each timeless classic. The objective of Opera Classics Library is to unlock opera's mysteries for the general audience, and enlighten and educate. Understanding and knowledge are the master keys to enhance enjoyment and appreciation of this great art form.Puccini's La Boheme remains a treasured sentimental favorite of opera-goers worldwide. Certainly, the critic Harold Schoenberg had La Boheme in mind when he commented, "While the basis of Verdi's operas is a battle cry, the basis of Puccini's operas is a mating call." La Boheme is about youthful aspiration and tender love. Its poignant story and Puccini's soul-searching music emphasize how tragedy and grief can elevate humanity to consciousness, awareness, and maturity

Puccini's Il trittico Il tabarro, Suor Angelica, Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini ( )
7 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 2,967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive guide to Puccini's IL TRITTICO (IL TABARRO, SUOR ANGELICA, GIANNI SCHICCHI), featuring Brief Story Synopsis, Principal Characters, Story Narrative with Music Highlight Examples, a complete, newly translated libretto of each opera with Italian/English translation side-by-side, an in depth and insightful Commentary and Analysis, a Discography, Videography and Dictionary of Opera and Musical terms

Tosca : opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini ( )
259 editions published between 1899 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 2,821 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