The Puccini family was established in Lucca as a local musical dynasty by Puccini's great-great-grandfather – also named Giacomo (1712–1781). [3][4] This first Giacomo Puccini, though …

Nov 7, 2025 · Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) was an Italian composer who was one of the greatest exponents of operatic realism. He virtually brought the history of Italian opera to an end.

Dec 22, 2024 · The best Puccini works feature 10 masterpieces by the great composer including ‘La Bohème', 'Tosca', 'Madama Butterfly,' and 'Turandot'.

Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca on 22 December, 1858, the last of a dynasty of composers who for more than a century held a virtual monopoly of the city’s musical life.

Puccini made ends meet by giving piano lessons and submitting work to music competitions. His first stage work, La Ville, was initially submitted to a Casa Musicale Sonzogno opera …

Discover the life and operas of Giacomo Puccini, the legendary Italian composer known for masterpieces like La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly.

Through the tumultuous relationships between Mimì and Rodolfo, and Marcello and Musetta, Puccini’s best-known opera encourages you to fully appreciate the fragility of life and love.

Apr 2, 2014 · Italian composer Giacomo Puccini started the operatic trend toward realism with popular works such as 'La Bohème' and 'Madama Butterfly.'

Nov 27, 2024 · Italian composer Giacomo Puccini was the pop star of his era. Even 100 years after his death, his operas like 'Tosca,' 'Madama Butterfly' and 'La Boheme' remain staple …

A guide to the life and works of Giacomo Puccini! Explore his musical and dramatic genius.