Puccini: Gianni Schicchi

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.

Main Cast

Felicity Palmer

Zita

Age : 80 | Popularity : 1%

Marie McLaughlin

La Ciesca

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Riccardo Novaro

Marco

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Massimo Giordano

Rinuccio

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Luigi Roni

Simone

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Olga Schalaewa

Nella

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Adrian Thompson

Gherardo

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Maxim Mikhailov

Betto di Signa

Age : N/A | Popularity : 1%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Writer	Giovacchino Forzano
Sound	Music	Giacomo Puccini
	Conductor	Vladimir Jurowski
Directing	Director	Annabel Arden
Department	Role	Name

Join the discussion