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Puccini: Il Trittico
Puccini was always adamant in his preference for all three of the one-act operas that comprise Il trittico to be performed together. That’s how they are in this 2007 Modena production. From the start he had recognized the essential synergy of the brilliant contrasts of melodrama, sentiment and comedy when the trio is presented as an entity across a single evening. Many producers, daunted by a very long evening, made even longer by extended intervals necessary for the changing of very different sets, have been tempted into splitting and pairing them with other short operas. In this Modena production Amarilli Nizza appears in all three operas; as the faithless wife Giorgetta in Il tabarro, as Suor Angelica and as Gianni Schicchi’s daughter Lauretta. Alberto Mastromarino is the jealous husband, Michele in Il tabarro and as Gianni Schicchi.
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Plot Summary
Il Trittico is a collection of three one-act operas: 'Il tabarro,' 'Suor Angelica,' and 'Gianni Schicchi.' 'Il tabarro' is a dark tale of betrayal and murder set on a Parisian barge. 'Suor Angelica' follows a nun who has been exiled to a convent for conceiving a child out of wedlock and faces a tragic fate. 'Gianni Schicchi' is a comedic farce about a cunning man who helps a family falsify a will.
Critical Reception
This production of Puccini's 'Il Trittico' has been praised for its diverse emotional range, effectively showcasing Puccini's ability to craft compelling dramas across different genres. The individual operas are generally well-received for their musicality and dramatic impact, with 'Gianni Schicchi' often highlighted for its humor and inventive libretto.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for the distinct emotional arcs and musical brilliance of each of the three one-act operas.
Appreciation for the skillful staging and performances that capture the unique atmosphere of each piece.
Recognition of the varied artistic achievements, from the tragic intensity of 'Suor Angelica' to the comedic wit of 'Gianni Schicchi'.
Google audience: Audience reception often focuses on the powerful performances and the successful contrast between the dark, dramatic, and comedic elements within the triptych. Many appreciate the opportunity to experience three distinct Puccini works in one evening.
Fun Fact
The three operas of 'Il Trittico' were initially intended to be performed as a single, cohesive work, a concept Puccini himself conceived, despite their vastly different tones and subjects.
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