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Puccini: Il Trittico
Il tabarro is a tale of jealousy and murder between Michele, his young wife Giorgetta and her lover Luigi, set aboard a barge on the Seine. Suor Angelica tells the story of the nun Angelica’s familial loss, sacrifice and suicide. Gianni Schicchi is an opera full of trickery, greed and romance as a family dispute breaks out over a missing will. The Olivier-nominated Royal Opera production featuring a trio of one-act Puccini operas was first performed together on the same bill at Covent Garden in September 2011, and was acclaimed by the Telegraph as "an operatic treat... three hours of gorgeous music that allows big voices to let emotion rip" and by the Evening Standard as "a triumphant vindication of the social awareness and dramatic power of Puccini's triptych". The trio of operas offers a panorama of emotions, with the dark and foreboding Il tabarro and comic Gianni Schicchi bookending a heart-wrenching Suor Angelica.
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Plot Summary
Puccini's Il Trittico is a collection of three one-act operas: 'Il tabarro,' 'Suor Angelica,' and 'Gianni Schicchi.' Each opera presents a distinct story and setting. 'Il tabarro' is a dark tale of love and murder on the Seine. 'Suor Angelica' is a tragic story of a young nun with a hidden past. 'Gianni Schicchi' is a comedic opera about a cunning man who impersonates a wealthy dying man to alter his will.
Critical Reception
As a recording or performance of a classic opera, critical reception is often focused on the specific production, conductor, and singers rather than the work itself. Reviews typically praise the dramatic variety and musical richness of Puccini's score. The different moods and stories of the three operas offer a comprehensive showcase of his genius.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Puccini's masterful musicality across diverse dramatic tones.
Applauded for offering a varied and compelling operatic experience.
Highlighting the distinct strengths of each of the three one-act operas.
Google audience: Audience reviews for specific productions of 'Il Trittico' generally highlight the compelling nature of Puccini's music and the emotional impact of the individual operas. Spectators often appreciate the dramatic range, from the tragic to the comedic, and the power of the vocal performances.
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Fun Fact
The original intention for 'Il Trittico' was for it to be a single, continuous opera, but Puccini struggled with the concept and eventually decided to present it as three separate one-act works.
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