The Puccini family was established in Lucca as a local musical dynasty by Puccini's great-great-grandfather – also named Giacomo (1712–1781). [3][4] This first Giacomo Puccini, though …

Feb 6, 2026 · Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) was an Italian composer who was one of the greatest exponents of operatic realism. He virtually brought the history of Italian opera to an end.

Dec 22, 2025 · The best Puccini works feature 10 masterpieces by the great composer including ‘La Bohème', 'Tosca', 'Madama Butterfly,' and 'Turandot'.

Jun 6, 2023 · Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) was an Italian composer best known for his operas La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot. Puccini drew inspiration from...

Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca on 22 December, 1858, the last of a dynasty of composers who for more than a century held a virtual monopoly of the city’s musical life.

Experience Puccini’s La bohème in concert with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra—an all-star vocal cast led by Music Director Jader Bignamini, with the orchestra front and center.

Nov 27, 2024 · Italian composer Giacomo Puccini was the pop star of his era. Even 100 years after his death, his operas like 'Tosca,' 'Madama Butterfly' and 'La Boheme' remain staple …

Feb 15, 2022 · From ‘Tosca’ to ‘Turandot’, we explore Italian composer Giacomo Puccini’s greatest operas.

A guide to the life and works of Giacomo Puccini! Explore his musical and dramatic genius.

The Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) is regarded as the natural successor to the tradition of Giuseppe Verdi and is considered the greatest Italian opera proponent of his time.