Puccini Gianni Schicchi

Opera in one act libretto by G Forzano based on Dantes 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 Puccinis only comic opera a brilliant example of a modern opera buffa based on the tradition of Verdis 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