TY  - GEN
N2  - The composer of some of the world's best loved operas, Puccini's gifts were primarily theatrical.  He had a great feeling for the stage and the sound of instrumental colors, combined with a well-developed melodic sense.  Inspired by Verdi, he focused his attention on the Italian dramatic traditions.  He won fame and fortune for Manon Lescaut, La Boheme, Tosca and Madame Butterfly.  Turandot also achieved great success and critical acclaim.  La Fanciulla del West was written for the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and was first presented there in 1910.
AB  - The composer of some of the world's best loved operas, Puccini's gifts were primarily theatrical.  He had a great feeling for the stage and the sound of instrumental colors, combined with a well-developed melodic sense.  Inspired by Verdi, he focused his attention on the Italian dramatic traditions.  He won fame and fortune for Manon Lescaut, La Boheme, Tosca and Madame Butterfly.  Turandot also achieved great success and critical acclaim.  La Fanciulla del West was written for the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and was first presented there in 1910.
T1  - Giacomo Puccini, 1858-1924
DA  - [2005]
CY  - West Long Branch, NJ :
AU  - Hossick, Malcolm.
CN  - ML410.P89
CN  - ML410.P89
PB  - Distributed by KULTUR International Films,
PP  - West Long Branch, NJ :
LA  - Soundtrack in English.
PY  - [2005]
N1  - "A concise biography and musical overview"--Container.
N1  - Originally released as a VHS program in 1998.
ID  - 467481
KW  - Composers
SN  - 0769780164
SN  - 9780769780160
TI  - Giacomo Puccini, 1858-1924
ER  -