Puccini: Gianni Schicchi
Gianni Schicchi at the Glyndebourne Festival
Overview
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.
Director
Annabel Arden
Top Cast
Felicity Palmer
Zita
Marie McLaughlin
La Ciesca
Riccardo Novaro
Marco
Massimo Giordano
Rinuccio
Luigi Roni
Simone
Olga Schalaewa
Nella
Adrian Thompson
Gherardo
Maxim Mikhailov
Betto di Signa
Alessandro Corbelli
Gianni Schicchi
Sally Matthews
Lauretta
