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Composer of the Week Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) Episodes

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  1. Puccini's World

    5/5 The 20th century saw Puccini searching for a new dramatic direction.

  2. The Belasco Connection

    4/5 The two operas Puccini wrote to David Belasco plays showed him to be making real advances.

  3. Torre del Lago

    3/5 Donald Macleod looks at the lifestyle Puccini enjoyed at his home in Torre del Lago.

  4. Elvira

    2/5 Puccini's elopement with one of his pupils, Elvira Gemignani, had lasting consequences.

  5. A Star Is Born

    1/5 Donald Macleod follows Puccini's path to fame and fortune on the operatic stage.