Details
Puccini's only comic opera. The title character is an historical figure mentioned in Dante's
The Inferno. Puccini's scheming, comic subverter, Gianni Schicchi, does leave some hope for the future. Whilst his resourcefulness and cunning at times appear to have suspect motivations, Gianni Schicchi assures the happiness of the lovers, his daughter Lauretta, and Rinuccio. Puccini's comic score includes some of his most dexterous and brilliant writing. New Production. Sung in Italian with English titles
Cast/Performers
Christopher Purves (Gianni Schicchi),
Jennifer France (Lauretta),
Jesus Alvarez (Rinuccio),
Victoria Sharp (Nella),
Claire Pascoe (La Ciesca),
Elizabeth Sikora (Zita),
Daniel Norman (Gherardo),
Peter Savidge (Marco),
Graeme Broadbent (Simone)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Puccini (1918)
Lyrics:
Giovacchino ForzanoCompany:
Opera NorthConductor(s):
Jac van Steen (ex Mar15 24),
Martin Pickard (Mar15 24)
Director:
Christopher AldenDesign:
Charles EdwardsCostume:
Doey LuthiLighting:
Adam Silverman
