Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini (22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924) was an Italian composer whose operas are among the important operas played as standards. Quotes La bohème (1896) Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica after Henry Murger's novel. in te ravviso --il sogno ch'io vorrei sempre sognar! (Rodolfo) In you, I see the Dreams that I have always dreamed/longed for! Act I O Soave Fanciulla Ho tante cose che ti voglio dire, o una sola, ma grande come il mare, come il mare profonda ed infinita...Sei il mio amore e tutta la mia vita! (Mimì) There are many things that I want to tell you -- well, really, only one -- but that one is as large as the ocean -- as the ocean is deep and infinite, so is my love for you and it will be for all my life! Act IV Sono andante? Tosca (1900) Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica after Victorien Sardou's play. Questo è il bacio di Tosca! (Floria Tosca) This is Tosca's kiss! Act II Avanti a lui tremava tutta Roma. (Floria Tosca) Before him all Rome trembled. Act II Quotes about Giacomo Puccini Whatever the atmosphere he wanted to create, Giacomo Puccini’s sound world is unique and unmistakeable with its opulent yet clear-cut orchestration and a miraculous fund of melodies with their bittersweet, tender lyricism. His masterly writing for the voice guarantees the survival of his music for many years to come. Gramophone (January 2, 2025) External links Category:Composers from Italy Category:Musicians Category:1858 births Category:1924 deaths Category:People from Tuscany