Puccini: La Fanciulla del West (Torre del Lago)

Synopsis

The 51st Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago opened with a new production of an opera that is perhaps the composer‘s most underestimated work: “La Fanciulla del West” – often dismissed as a mere „western opera“. The musical director was Alberto Veronesi, artistic director of the festival. Ivan Stefanutti was the stage director, with spectacular sets by American painter Nall and an all-star cast including Daniela Dessì and Fabio Armiliato (the singers are regarded as two of the leading interpreters of Italian soprano and tenor roles) and the baritone Lucio Gallo.

Ratings

Key crew

• Ivan StefanuttiDirector
• Giacomo PucciniOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Daniela DessìMinnie
• Fabio ArmiliatoDick Johnson (Ramerrez)
• Lucio GalloJack Rance