Today is the 150th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's birth. Of course, the Polley Music Library has a special display to celebrate. We have biographies about Puccini, books about his operas, opera vocal scores and libretti, DVDs, and CDs. A few of the books on display include:
- The Unknown Puccini
- Puccini Without Excuses
- Puccini and the Girl
- The Puccini Companion
- Monsieur Butterfly
- The Operas of Puccini
- Puccini: a Biography
For listening or viewing, check out the following operas:
- La Boheme
- Madama Butterfly
- Tosca
- Turandot
- La Fanciulla del West (Girl of the Golden West)
- Manon Lescaut
- Gianni Schicchi
- La Rondine
- Suor Angelica
- Il Tabarro
- Edgar
- Le Villi
Happy birthday, Giacomo!
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