Puccini's La Fanciulla del West 41 years old
Domingo and Neblett shine!
La Fanciulla del West, Puccini's penultimate opera is based on a play by David Belasco set at the height of the notorious California gold rush. The composer took three years to complete the work, which, for him, marked a new stylish departure. With more modern harmonic combinations and local melodies, Puccini pieced together a far larger canvas than anything he had tackled before. In this recording, Piero Faggioni's highly detailed staging is matched by Ken Adam's superbly atmospheric sets. Carol Neblett sings the role of Minnie "The Girl of the Gold West," Placido Domingo is as ignitable as ever in the role of Dick Johnson, alias the bandit, Ramirez, and Silvano Carroli sings the sinister sheriff, Jack Rance. Conducted by Nello Santi.
Credits
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Plácido Domingo He was 42, now 84 years old | as Dick Johnson |
| John Gibbs He was 66, 68 years old when he died | as José Castro |
| Robert Lloyd He was 43, now 84 years old | as Ashby |
| John Dobson He was 67, 98 years old when he died | as Trin |
| Paul Crook He was 17, now 58 years old | as Harry |
| Gwynne Howell He was 45, now 86 years old | as Jake Wallace |
| Francis Egerton He was 53, now 94 years old | as Nick |
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| David Belasco as Original Story. He was 130 (77) years old when He died | Writing |
| Piero Faggioni as Director. He was 47 (now 89) years old | Directing |
| Giacomo Puccini as Original Music Composer. He was 124 (65) years old when He died | Sound |
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West (41 years)
Domingo and Neblett shine!
- Release day: Thursday, July 28, 1983
- Runtime: 140 minutes