
Puccini: Gianni Schicchi
2004 • Music
Annabel Arden
Director
Giovacchino Forzano
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
August 19, 2004
Duration
57 Min
Language
it
Popularity
0.1324
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.
Cast

Felicity Palmer

Marie McLaughlin

Massimo Giordano

Luigi Roni

Alessandro Corbelli

Sally Matthews













