Puccini: Gianni Schicchi (2004)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 2004-08-19
Runtime: 57 minutes
Director: Annabel Arden
Top Cast
- Felicity Palmer as Zita
- Marie McLaughlin as La Ciesca
- Riccardo Novaro as Marco
- Massimo Giordano as Rinuccio
- Luigi Roni as Simone
- Olga Schalaewa as Nella
- Adrian Thompson as Gherardo
- Maxim Mikhailov as Betto di Signa
- Alessandro Corbelli as Gianni Schicchi
- Sally Matthews as Lauretta
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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