Puccini: Gianni Schicchi 20 years old

Gianni Schicchi at the Glyndebourne Festival

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.

Credits

Puccini: Gianni Schicchi Cast

Name	Character
Jean-Paul Fouchécourt He was 45, now 66 years old	as Gherardo
Alessandro Corbelli He was 51, now 72 years old	as Gianni Schicchi
Tiziana Tramonti She was 4, now 24 years old	as La Ciesca

Puccini: Gianni Schicchi Crew

Name	Department
Seiji Ozawa as Conductor. He was 68 (now 89) years old	Sound
Giacomo Puccini as Music. He was 145 (65) years old when He died	Sound