Puccini
Tosca, La bohème, Madama Butterfly
The last great Italian opera composer. His gift for melody and theatrical instinct remain unmatched — Tosca, Bohème, and Butterfly are the most performed operas in the world. Beneath the lyricism lies a dramatic craftsman of extraordinary precision.
Key works
- La bohème1896— Love and poverty in Paris
- Tosca1900— Political terror and operatic passion
- Madama Butterfly1904— Tragedy of cultural collision
- Turandot1926— Unfinished — his death interrupted