Opera in one act, libretto by G. Forzano based on Dante's Divine Comedy. Third part of his opera Triptych. The plot is based on canto XXX of "Inferno" from "The Divine Comedy", which are dedicated to the rogue and deceiver Gianni Schicchi, who was punished for his sins: he impersonated a dying rich man in order to make a forged will on his behalf. Gianni Schicchi is Puccini's only comic opera, a brilliant example of a modern opera buffa based on the tradition of Verdi's Falstaff. The most expressive recitative, bubbling melody, sharp character, impetuous tempo distinguish her music. Recorded live at Glyndebourne Opera House, Sussex, UK on 11 July 2004.
as Zita
as La Ciesca
as Marco
as Rinuccio
as Simone
as Nella
as Gherardo
as Betto di Signa
as Gianni Schicchi
as Lauretta
as Maestro Spinelloccio
as Ser Amantio di Nicolao
as Pinellino
as Guccio
as Gherardino
