The world of opera was shaken on the morning of November 29, 1924. Giacomo Puccini, the most famous composer of his time, had died in Brussels as a result of surgery for throat cancer. Or rather, as a ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since Giacomo Puccini died without finishing his last opera, “Turandot,” audiences have thrilled to its soaring melodies like “Nessun Dorma,” but also perhaps lamented the lack of ...

Among all the composers whose operas have continued to enthral audiences, Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) is unrivalled. That’s perhaps surprising, because he created some of his most successful works in ...

Two operas will be featured in performances at the Jerusalem Theatre. Act II of Tosca stands as a self-contained, shattering drama, portraying the fateful confrontation between the singer Tosca and ...

Coming off of her recent sold-out concert at the BroadStage, soprano Golda Zahra returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall for Pacific Music Festival’s gala “Opera Forever!” Marking 100 years since the ...

A study in emotional contrasts, “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi” showcase Puccini’s extraordinary dramatic and musical versatility. “Suor Angelica” is a heart-wrenching story of loss and maternal ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. As companies around the globe celebrate the centennial of Giacomo Puccini’s death ...

“Almighty God touched me with His little finger,” wrote Giacomo Puccini, “and said: ‘Write for the theater . . .’ I have obeyed the supreme command.” He obeyed so successfully that he became one of ...

This image released by the Washington National Opera shows a set rendering by Wilson Chin showing one of his designs for a new production of Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" opening May 11 at the ...

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NEW YORK — Ever since Giacomo Puccini died without finishing his last opera, “Turandot,” audiences have thrilled to its soaring melodies like “Nessun Dorma,” but also perhaps lamented the lack of a ...