Puccini was the most important operatic composer of his generation. His music exploits the dramatic potential of his stories far more than that of his predecessors and his colourful orchestration is unique. His personal life was almost as torrid as that of one of his characters...
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Recordings
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Greatest Works
La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Tosca,
String Quartet

 
Greatest Performers
Quartetto Puccini, José van Dam, Daniela Dessi, Enrico Caruso

Playlist
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Images
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Puccini Works List
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