Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) Episode 5 of 5: New Directions
The twentieth century saw Puccini moving along new musical and dramatic avenues. Today, Donald Macleod explores some of Puccini's later collaborations with the writer, Giuseppe Adami.
00:00 Giacomo Puccini Turandot - opening
00:01 Giacomo Puccini Turandot - Opera Opening Chords Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Zubin Mehta
00:02 Giacomo Puccini Il Tabarro - excerpt
00:04 Giacomo Puccini Il Tabarro - Opera In 1 Act [no.1 Of "Il Trittico"] - extracts Performer: Antonio Pappano Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Singer: Carlo Guelfi Singer: Maria Guleghina Singer: Neil Shicoff
00:21 Giacomo Puccini La Rondine, Act III: Magda and Ruggero duet
00:23 Giacomo Puccini La Rondine - Commedia Lirica In 3 Acts - extract last act Performer: Antonio Pappano Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra Singer: Angela Gheorghiu Singer: Roberto Alagna
00:34 Giacomo Puccini Turandot, Act II: The riddle scene
00:36 Giacomo Puccini Turandot - Opera In 3 Acts - extracts Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Zubin Mehta Choir: The John Alldis Choir Singer: Luciano Pavarotti Singer: Dame Joan Sutherland
First broadcast: 05 Apr 2013 (b01rl36z) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_87