Puccini La Fanciulla del West Torre del Lago

The 51st Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago opened with a new production of an opera that is perhaps the composers most underestimated work La Fanciulla del West often dismissed as a mere western opera The musical director was Alberto Veronesi artistic director of the festival Ivan Stefanutti was the stage director with spectacular sets by American painter Nall and an allstar cast including Daniela Dessì and Fabio Armiliato the singers are regarded as two of the leading interpreters of Italian soprano and tenor roles and the baritone Lucio Gallo