68° Maggio Musicale 2005 Opera Program

Opera - Tosca

Composer - Giacomo Puccini

Born in Lucca in 1858, Puccini has composed some of the best known (and loved) operas of all time, among them La Boheme, Tosca and Madame Butterfly.  He inherited his family’s musical legacy and began studying music quite early on. Undoubtedly among the greatest of the masters of operatic composition, orchestration and dramatic lyrical style are his trademarks.

History of Tosca and Synopsis

First performed in Rome in 1900, Tosca is based on a play that Puccini saw in Milan in 1887 starring none other than the legendary Sarah Bernhardt as the title character.  Puccini was so taken with it that he attempted, to no avail, to by the rights immediately.  Over 6 years later, the chance to compose the opera fell into Puccini’s hands again and he did not disappoint.  Opening to wide critical and popular acclaim, the tragic tale of a famous singer (Tosca) and her lover is among Puccini’s best loved operas.

Teatro Comunale

April 30, May 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 18, 21

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Opera - Don Giovanni

Composer - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

History of Don Giovanni and Synopsis

Teatro della Pergola

May 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 22

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Opera - Boris Godunov

Composer - Modest Mussorgsky

History of Boris Godunov and Synopsis

Teatro Comunale

June 17, 20, 23, 25, 28

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NOTE:

Jacket and tie required for men, evening wear for women.

***Please arrive at the theatre at least 20 minutes before the opera begins.  Late comers will be admitted at intervals, no refunds will be given for late arrivals***