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Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini (December 22, 1858 – November 29, 1924) Italian operatic composers of the late 19th and early 20th century.

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ACKTE, Aino l876-l944 Finnish dramatic soprano as Tosca Puccini

Puccini's Turandot 1983 photo by Andre LeCoz. Produced by Humbert Camerlo with Elisabeth Payer-Tucci appearing.

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924. Italian composer.

Giacomo Puccini portrait. Italian composer 1858-1924.

Giacomo Puccini portrait. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Puccini caricature by Lindloff. Giacomo Puccini. Italian composer. 1858-1924

SCHORR, Friedrich 1888-1953.Hungarian, later American, bass-baritone. In Koln Opera in Il Tabarro by Puccini. - as Michele.

Puccini - Madame Butterfly caricature "Caption reads""Apoteosi di Puccini dopo il successo di Madama Butterfly'. lst appeared in Musica e Musicisti 1904"

Puccini - Madame Butterfly Yoko Watanabe & Giacomo Aragall - Madame Butterfly, Theatre du Capitole, Toulouse. April/May 1996 Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924

Puccini. La Boheme score with skull & crossbones sheet of orchestra score with skull and crossbones drawn in margin by P indicating place where Mimi dies. Giacomo Puccini Italian composer. 1858-1924

Puccini. La Boheme.Draft for Act III Giacomo Puccini. 1858-1924. Italian composer

Giacomo Puccini at home at his piano, Torre del Lago. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini at home at his piano, Torre del Lago. Colour version. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

DESTINN, Emmy. (1878-1930). Czech soprano in role .Appeared as 1st Madama Butterfly ( by Puccini ) at Covent Garden opera house in 1905

Milan. Torre del Filarete Puccini

Giacomo Puccini 's opera ' Manon Lescaut'. Scene where Manon is sent into exile. Opera in 4 acts; text by Giacosa, Illica, Ricordi, Praga, Oliva after Prevost's novel (1731). Premiere: Turin 1 Feb 1893. Italian composer (1858-1924).

Puccini.Act II from Manon Lescaut Giacomo Puccini - Italian composer1858-1924

Giacomo PUCCINI 's opera La Boheme - Maria Labia as Mimi Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

SUPERVIA, Conchita - in La Boheme in the film Evensong..1895-1936. Spanish mezzo. Composer-Puccini. EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

SUPERVIA, Conchita - in La Boheme in the film Evensong..1895-1936. Spanish mezzo. Composer-Puccini .EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

SUPERVIA, Conchita - in La Boheme with Browning Mummery in the film Evensong..1895-1936. Spanish mezzo. Composer-Puccini . EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

JERITZA, Maria as Tosca in Puccini's opera 'Tosca' Czech (Moravian) soprano (1887-1982)

Giacomo PUCCINI 's opera Turandot with Maria Jeritza- 2nd production in November, 1926 - New York MetItalian composer (1858-1924) Maria Jeritza - Czech (Moravian) soprano 1887-1982

Puccini. La Boheme, Act III Italian composer 1858-1924

PUCCINI. La Boheme, Act I Italian composer (1858-1924)

PUCCINI. La Boheme. Librettists (Giacesa, Illica & Puccini) - caricature from 'Gverin Meschino' 1897. Italian composer (1858-1924)

Puccini, Madama Butterfly. Act III, Inside of Butterfly's home. Original Set for 1904 production. Original Set for 1904 production.

JERITZA, Maria in 'Turandot' by Puccini Czech (Moravian ) soprano 1887-1982 Puccini - Italian composer 1858-1924

TURNER, Eva - as Turandot (her famous role) English soprano 1892- Puccini wrote Turandot

Turner, Eva as Madame Butterfly with Carl Rosa Company. Madame Butterfly by Puccini. English soprano 1892- d

PUCCINI, Giacomo portrait wearing bowler hat. Italian composer (1858-1924)

PUCCINI, Giacomo Italian composer (1858-1924)

Giacomo Puccini in Paris 1899 - portrait by Cappielo. Puccini, Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Cappielo, Italian artist, 1875 - 1942.

Puccini in Paris 1899 by Cappielo

PUCCINI, Giacomo - caricature by Caruso Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - caricature by Caruso Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - caricature by Caruso, portrait Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - letter from La Rondine period, "signed by Puccini with caricature of his head. Reads: "" Dear Adami, Time is passing -the drums are rolling. I wanted to finish - you know it. What about it ? Yours . . """

PUCCINI, Giacomo - letter from La Rondine period, "signed by Puccini with caricature of his head. Reads: "" Dear Adami, Time is passing -the drums are rolling. I wanted to finish - you know it. What about it ? Yours . . """

Giacomo Puccini with Maria Jeritza. "Jeritza was the first Vienna Minnie in ""La fanciulla del West' and first American 'Turandot'. Also famous for 'Tosca'. Puccini: Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 ). Jeritza: Czech soprano (1887-1982)."

PUCCINI, Giacomo - with Maria Jeritza (1887-1982) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini with Luigi Illica ( right ) and G. Giacosa ( middle ), librettists of 'La Bohème', 'Madama Butterfly' and 'Tosca'. Italian composer 1858 - 1924. Le Théatre, 1900.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - with Luigi Illica ( right ) and Giacosa ( middle ) ) -librettists of Butterfly Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - at Torre del Lago Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - ( Musica November 1903 ) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - ( Musica November 1903 ) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Portrait Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - at Torre del Lago in 1909 with signature. His home. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini portrait Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Portrait Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - as a young man Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - as a young man Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini driving his car. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 ).

PUCCINI, Giacomo - driving his car Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini hunting. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - hunting Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini in the boat. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 ).

PUCCINI, Giacomo - in the boat Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - with his dog Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - at work in his study Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - at work in his study Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - his grandfather Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - deathmask of Puccini Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Elvira Puccini, about 1900 Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Elvira Puccini, about 1900 Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - his villa at Torre del Lago Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini - his villa at Viareggio. Italian composer 1858 - 1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - opera La Boheme produced at Berlin Staatsoper in 1908. Singers (standung) from l.to r.: Easton, Dahn: (seated) Bronsggeest, Mclennan, Hempel, Bachmann, Hoffmann. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Boheme produced at Berlin Staatsoper in 1908. Singers (standung) from l.to r.: Easton, Dahn: (seated) Bronsggeest, Mclennan, Hempel, Bachmann, Hoffmann Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Boheme signature dated 1897, "London - with extract from Mimi's aria ""Mi chiamano Mimi"" Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )"

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Boheme signature dated 1897, "London - with extract from Mimi's aria ""Mi chiamano Mimi"" Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )"

Giacomo Puccini's 'La Boheme' with Melba as Mimi, Covent Garden, 1923. (The photo is signed by Nellie Melb ). Italian composer (1858 - 1924)

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Melba as Mimi in La Boheme. 1923, Covent Garden ( The photo is signed by Nellie Melba ) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Boheme, 1969 with: Robert Savoie, Yolande Dulude, Yoland Guerard, Pierre Duval, Napoleon Bisson Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Bianca Scacciati in Turandot ( first interpreter ) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Bianca Scacciati in Turandot ( first interpreter ) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Turandot Scene from premiere 1926 at La Scala, Milan. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Turandot Scene from premiere 1926 at La Scala, Milan. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Act I, Collina presso Nagasaki original set design, 1904 Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca. Act II Tinted version Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' Act II. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Renata Tebaldi (1922-2004 ) as Tosca in Giacomo PUCCINI's opera. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca. Renate Tebaldi as Tosca Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca; Eugenio Giraldoni ( 1871 - 1924 ) created first Scarpia in Tosca, Rome. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca standing Hariclee Darclee as Tosca in first production in first production in Rome January 1900. (Romanian soprano 1860-1939) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca standing Hariclee Darclee as Tosca in first production in first production in Rome January 1900. (Romanian soprano 1860-1939) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Poster for Giacomo Puccini 's opera Tosca, 1899 by Hohenstein. Italian composer Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Tosca is about to plunge the knife into Scarpia.

Giacomo Puccini, Italian composer, - Tosca poster 1899 by Hohenstein 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca 4th performance of first production, 20th January, 1900 with original cast at Rome Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca 4th performance of first production, 20th January, 1900 with original cast at Rome Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca Giacomo Lauri-Volpi (1892-1979) in Tosca at The Metropolitan Opera House Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca Giacomo Lauri-Volpi (1892-1979) in Tosca at The Metropolitan Opera House Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca Claudia Muzio (1889-1936) as Tosca, signed in Paris 1920 Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca Claudia Muzio (1889-1936) as Tosca, signed in Paris, 1920 Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Antonio Scotti as Scarpia in Puccini's 'Tosca'. Performed at Metropolitan Opera House & Covent Garden Opera. Italian baritone 1866-1936. Puccini: Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca Antoni Scotti (1866-1936) as Scarpia in Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera House & Covent Garden Opera Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Autograph and self-caricature on notes for Vecchia Zimarra Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Autograph and self-caricature on notes for Vecchia Zimarra Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini Madame Butterfly; 6th June 1900 Puccini saw this play in London with Evelyn Millard and got the idea for the opera Madame Butterfly. Written by David Belasco. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 ).

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; 6th June 1900 Puccini saw this play in London with Evelyn Millard and got the idea for the opera Madame Butterfly Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Evelyn Millard appeared in play by David Balesco seen by Puccini in London ( 6th July 1900 ) and inspired him to write Butterfly Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Evelyn Millard appeared in play seen by Puccini in London ( 6th July 1900 ) and inspired him to write Butterfly Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Rosina Storchio in first production of Madame Butterfly 1904, Act I and II Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Rosina Storchio in first production of Madame Butterfly 1904, Act I and II Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Fernando Gianoli-Galletti as Yakuside in 1904, Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Fernando Gianoli-Galletti as principal Yamadori in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Giuseppe Tisci-Rubini as Bonzo in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Giovanni Zenatello as F.B. Pinkerton in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Salomea Krusceniski as Butterfly in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Emma Decima as Kate Pinkerton in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Emma Decima as Kate Pinkerton in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Giannina Lucacewska as Suzuki in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Giannina Lucacewska as Suzuki in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Virgilio Bellatti as Sharpless in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Gaetano Pini-Corsi as Goro in 1904 Brescia production Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Toti Dalmonte as Madame Butterfly. Famous Butterfly of 1930s Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Toti Dalmonte as Madame Butterfly. Famous Butterfly of 1930s Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly; Farrar as Madame Butterfly, 1905 at Covent Garden ( signed 1907 ) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Gianni Schicchi. Draft Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI - Gianni Schicchi, 1971 with C CORBEIL; A LORTIE; F CHIOCHIO; Y DESLAURIERS; J-L PELLERIN; P VERSCHELDEN Opéra du Quebec production, 1971

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La fanciulla del West ( The girl of the golden West) with Hofbauer, Jeritza (as Minnie) and Piccaver in Vienna premiere Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La fanciulla del West ( The girl of the golden West) with Hofbauer, Jeritza (as Minnie) and Piccaver in Vienna premiere Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La fanciulla del West; ( The girl of the golden West ). Maria Jeritza as Minnie in Vienna premiere Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La fanciulla del West; ( The girl of the golden West ). Maria Jeritza as Minnie in Vienna premiere Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

"PUCCINI, Giacomo - Caruso in "" La fanciulla del" "West "" ( The girl of the golden West ) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )"

PUCCINI, Giacomo -at Torre del Lago Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Enrico Caruso as Dick in Puccini's 'La Fanciulla del West'. Italian tenor ( 1873 - 1921 ) . Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924

CARUSO, Enrico - as Dick in Puccini`s La Fanciulla del West Italian tenor ( 1873 - 1921 )

CARUSO, Enrico - as Dick Johnson in Puccini`s Fanciulla del West by Caruso, 1914. Italian tenor ( 1873 - 1921 )

CARUSO, Enrico - as Dick Johnson in Puccini`s Fanciulla del West by Caruso, 1914. Italian tenor ( 1873 - 1921 )

Maria Jeritza in Giacomo Puccini 's opera 'Turandot'. Czech (Moravian) soprano 1887 - 1982

JERITZA, Maria -in Puccini`s Turandot Czech (Moravian) soprano ( 1887 - 1982 )

Maria Jeritza as Turandot in Giacomo Puccini 's opera 'Turandot', 1926. Czech (Moravian) soprano, 1887 - 1982

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924, Italian composer Puccini at home at Torre del Lago

PUCCINI - La Boheme, cover of score Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - La Boheme, cover of score Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo PUCCINI's 'Madama Butterfly' - Elisabeth Rethberg as Butterfly, Staatsoper Dresden, 1926 - from 'Das Theater'

PUCCINI, Giacomo - 'Madame Butterfly' - Elisabeth Rethberg as M. Butterfly, Staatsoper Dresden, 1926 - from 'Das Theater'

Puccini - Madame Butterfly Yoko Watanabe & Giacomo Aragall - Madame Butterfly, Theatre du Capitole, Toulouse April/May 1996 Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924

PUCCINI's 'Turandot' - premiere at La Scala - stage design by Brunelleschi (from 'Das Theater', 1926)

PUCCINI - 'Turandot' - premiere at La Scala - stage design by Brunelleschi (from 'Das Theater', 1926)

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924, Italian composer Puccini at home at Torre del Lago

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924. Italian composer.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly Rosina Storchio in first production of Madame Butterfly, Act II Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly Rosina Storchio in first production of Madame Butterfly, Act II Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly Rosina Storchio in first production of Madame Butterfly, Act II Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly Rosina Storchio in first production of Madame Butterfly, Act II Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly Rosina Storchio in first production of Madame Butterfly, Act I Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Madame Butterfly Rosina Storchio in first production of Madame Butterfly, Act I Italian composer, 1858-1924

Puccini, Giacomo - statue of him in Lucca (Italy) Italian composer, 1858-1924

Puccini, Giacomo - statue of him in Lucca (Italy) his birthplace. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - statue (side view) in Lucca (Italy) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - statue (side view) in Lucca (Italy) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, statue in Lucca his birthplace Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, statue in Lucca Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, statue in Lucca Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, statue in Lucca Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, statue in Lucca

PUCCINI, statue in Lucca

PUCCINI, statue in Lucca - his birthplace

PUCCINI, statue in Lucca

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca standing Hariclée Darclée as Tosca in first production in Rome January 1900. (Romanian soprano 1860-1939) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini, Italian composer - Tosca poster 1899 by Hohenstein 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'La Bohème'. Original stage design for Act III (1896). Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI. La Bohème. Original stage design for Act III (1896) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - Scene from early production of Tosca Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca'. Scene from early production. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - 'Madame Butterfly' - Elisabeth Rethberg as M. Butterfly, Staatsoper Dresden, 1926 - from 'Das Theater'

Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti in Puccini's opera 'La Boheme', Salzburg 1976. Italian soprano (b.1935-).

Mirella Freni and Luciano Pavarotti in Puccini's opera 'La Boheme', Salzburg 1976. Italian soprano (b.1935-)

PUCCINI - Elvira Puccini (composer's wife) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - Elvira Puccini (composer's wife) Italian composer, 1858-1924

DESTINN, Emmy (later known as Destinova) as Tosca in Puccini's opera 'La Tosca'. Czech soprano (1878-1930)

DESTINN, Emmy (later known as Destinova) as Tosca in Puccini's opera 'La Tosca'. Czech soprano (1878-1930)

PUCCINI. 'Madame Butterfly' Geraldine FARRAR in role - American soprano (1882-1967) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI. 'Madame Butterfly' Geraldine FARRAR in role - American soprano (1882-1967) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI opera 'Madame Butterfly' Geraldine FARRAR in role - American soprano (1882-1967) Italian composer, 1858-1924

Beniamino Gigli as Cavaradossi in Puccini's opera 'Tosca'. Italian tenor 1890-1957. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

PUCCINI.'Tosca' - Gigli as Cavaradossi Beniamino Gigli - Italian tenor 1890-1957 Italian composer, 1858-1924

ACKTE, Aino as Tosca Finnish Soprano (1876-1944) (Puccini)

ACKTE, Aino as Tosca Finnish Soprano (1876-1944) (Puccini)

BJORLING, Jussi - as Rudolph in Puccini's 'Bohème' Swedish Tenor, 1911-1960

BJORLING, Jussi - as Rudolph in Puccini's 'Bohème' Swedish Tenor, 1911-1960

PUCCINI's house in Milan by C.Rosen (last 30 years of his life) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI's house in Lucca 15th century house. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with Rudolf Laubenthal as Caravadossi and Edvin Heyer as Angelotti. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA with Rudolf LAUBENTHAL as Caravadossi and Edvin HEYER as Angelotti Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI,G 1858-1924. Italian composer.

CARRERAS, José as Rudolfo, in Puccini's La Bohême in Vienna .Spanish Tenor, b.1946

CARRERAS, José as Rudolfo, in Puccini's La Bohême in Vienna Spanish Tenor, b.1946

PICCAVER, Alfred in 'Tosca' by Puccini English tenor (1884-1958)

PICCAVER, Alfred in 'Tosca' by Puccini English tenor (1884-1958)

MILAN, 1920s Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele, interior time of Puccini

MILAN, 1920s Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele, interior time of Puccini

SARDOU, Victorien French dramatist and librettist, 1831-1908 Wrote libretto for Tosca (Puccini)

SARDOU, Victorien French dramatist and librettist, 1831-1908 Wrote libretto for Tosca (Puccini)

PUCCINI, Giacomo - cariacture, 1905 Italian composer (1858-1924). Caricature showing Puccini on board the 'Savoia', published in Musica e Musicisti, 1905. caption reads - Puccineide in alto mare

PUCCINI, Giacomo - cariacture, 1905 Italian composer (1858-1924). Caricature showing Puccini on board the 'Savoia', published in Musica e Musicisti, 1905.

PUCCINI, Giacomo and wife on board of the Savoia Italian composer (1858-1924). Published in 'Musica e Musicisti' in 1905

PUCCINI, Giacomo and wife on board of the Savoia Italian composer (1858-1924). Published in 'Musica e Musicisti' in 1905

VERDI , Giuseppe - Carricature - 1905 The main living opera composers: Verdi (1813-1901), Puccini, Leoncavallo and others, 1905.

VERDI , Giuseppe - Carricature - 1905 The main living opera composers: Verdi (1813-1901), Puccini, Leoncavallo and others, 1905.

SABATA, Victor DE conducting at La Scala on the night of a great commemoration of Puccini. Orchestra Italian Conductor and Composer, 1892-1967

SABATA, Victor DE, conducting at La Scala on the night of a great commemoration of Puccini. Orchestra Italian Conductor and Composer, 1892-1967

AMPHITHEATRE ROMANO - Cagliari, Sardinia Stage set for Puccini's 'Turandot'.

AMPHITHEATRE ROMANO - Cagliari, Sardinia Stage set for Puccini's 'Turandot'.

Giacomo PUCCINI 's opera LA BOHÊME with Maria Labia (1880-1953) as Mimi Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI - LA BOHÊME Maria Labia (1880-1953) as Mimi Italian composer, 1858-1924

NILSSON, Birgit - signed photograph As Tosca (Puccini). Swedish dramatic soprano, b.1918

NILSSON, Birgit - signed photograph As Tosca (Puccini) Swedish dramatic soprano, b.1918

NOVOTNÁ, Jarmila - signed photograph as Mimi in La Bohême (Puccini) Czech Soprano, b.1907

NOVOTNÁ, Jarmila - signed photograph as Mimi in La Bohême (Puccini) Czech Soprano, b.1907

PUCCINI with head in mangle Italian composer (1858-1924).

PUCCINI with head in mangle Italian composer (1858-1924).

PUCCINI, Giacomo drawing by Boldini

P UCCINI,Giacomo drawing by Boldini

Giacomo Puccini portrait. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI,Giacomo Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Maria JERITZA as Tosca Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Maria JERITZA as Tosca Italian composer, 1858-1924

Renata TEBALDI as Tosca (Puccini). Italian Soprano, b.1922- 2004

TEBALDI, Renata as Tosca (Puccini) Italian Soprano, b.1922

PUCCINI - Scene from Manon Lescaut Scene where Manon is sent into exile. Opera in 4 acts. text by Giacosa, Illica, Ricordi, Praga, Oliva after Prevost's novel (1731). Premiere: Turin 1 Feb 1893.

PUCCINI - Scene from Manon Lescaut Scene where Manon is sent into exile. Opera in 4 acts; text by Giacosa, Illica, Ricordi, Praga, Oliva after Prevost's novel (1731). Premiere: Turin 1 Feb 1893. Italian composer (1858-1924).

PUCCINI at Torre del Lago Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI at Torre del Lago Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini's 'Turandot'. 'Princess Turandot' after painting by H. Printz. Busoni, Rehbaum, Neumeister and others also wrote operas based on this theme. Italian composer (1858-1924) .

Giacomo Puccini, aged 18 in 1876. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI, aged 18 in 1876 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - MADAM BUTTERFLY Autograph score for Act 1 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - MADAM BUTTERFLY Autograph score for Act 1 Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini, by his motor car. Italian composer 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Photograph by Niagrini

PUCCINI, by his motor car photograph by Niagrini Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - Turandot 'Princess Turandot' after painting by H. Printz. Busoni, Rehbaum, Neumeister and others also wrote operas based on this theme. Italian composer (1858-1924).

PUCCINI. 'Madame Butterfly' Geraldine FARRAR in role - American soprano (1882-1967) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - opera TOSCA Set for Act I, by A Horenstein. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Set for Act I, by A Horenstein Italian composer, 1858-1924

CAMPANINI, Cleofonte - caricature, 1907. Conducted premiere of Puccini opera Madama ButterflyI. talian Conductor, 1860-1919

BORI, Lucrezia - as Manon Lescaut in PUCCINI's 'Manon Lescaut' Spanish Soprano, 1887-1960

BORI, Lucrezia - as Manon Lescaut in PUCCINI's 'Manon Lescaut' Spanish Soprano, 1887-1960

FARRAR, Geraldine - as Tosca in PUCCINI's 'Tosca' American Soprano, 1882-1967

FARRAR, Geraldine - as Tosca in PUCCINI's 'Tosca' American Soprano, 1882-1967

FARRAR, Geraldine - as Cho-Cho-San in PUCCINI's 'Madame Butterfly' American Soprano, 1882-1967

FARRAR, Geraldine - as Cho-Cho-San in PUCCINI's 'Madame Butterfly' American Soprano, 1882-1967

DESTINN, Emmy as Tosca in PUCCINI's 'Tosca' Dramatic Soprano, 1878-1930

DESTINN, Emmy as Tosca in PUCCINI's 'Tosca' Dramatic Soprano, 1878-1930

Puccini - Madame Butterfly caricature "Caption reads""Apoteosi di Puccini dopo il successo di Madama Butterfly'. lst appeared in Musica e Musicisti 1904"

Miguel Fleta as Cavaradossi in Puccini's 'Tosca' Spanish Tenor, 1893-1938. Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924

FLETA, Miguel - as Caravadossi in PUCCINI's Tosca Spanish Tenor, 1893-1938

Giacomo Puccini portrait. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'La Bohème'. Act II: Roberto -'Amo Mimi sovra ogni cosa al mondo'. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - LA BOHÈME Act II: Roberto -'Amo Mimi sovra ogni cosa al mondo' Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini's opera ' Tosca '. 'Esta noche de luna llena y las flores inundan el corazón... No estés contento?' (Spanish translation). Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA 'Esta noche de luna llena y las flores inundan el corazón... No estés contento?' (Spanish translation) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA "Florencio CONSTANTINEAU as Caravadossi in Puccini's ""Tosca"" Italian composer, 1858-1924"

PUCCINI - TOSCA "Florencio CONSTANTINEAU as Caravadossi in Puccini's ""Tosca"" Italian composer, 1858-1924"

Puccini - Madame Butterfly caricature "Caption reads""Apoteosi di Puccini dopo il successo di Madama Butterfly'. lst appeared in Musica e Musicisti 1904"

Giacomo PUCCINI 1858-1924. Italian composer.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Boheme, 1969 with: Robert Savoie, Yolande Dulude, Yoland Guerard, Pierre Duval, Napoleon Bisson Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI. 'Madame Butterfly' Geraldine FARRAR in role - American soprano (1882-1967) Italian composer, 1858-1924

Puccini - Madame Butterfly caricature "Caption reads""Apoteosi di Puccini dopo il successo di Madama Butterfly'. lst appeared in Musica e Musicisti 1904"

PUCCINI. 'Madame Butterfly' Geraldine FARRAR in role - American soprano (1882-1967) Italian composer, 1858-1924

FRENI, Mirella & L.Pavarotti in Puccini's opera 'La Boheme'. At Salzburg 1976 Italian soprano (b.1935-)

FRENI, Mirella & L.Pavarotti in Puccini's opera 'La Boheme'. At Salzburg 1976 Italian soprano (b.1935-)

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924, Italian composer Puccini at home at Torre del Lago

Puccini - Madame Butterfly Yoko Watanabe & Giacomo Aragall - Madame Butterfly, Theatre du Capitole, Toulouse April/May 1996 Puccini, Giacomo 1858-1924

Puccini. La Boheme score with skull & crossbones sheet of orchestra score with skull and crossbones drawn in margin by P indicating place where Mimi dies. Giacomo Puccini Italian composer. 1858-1924

Antonio Cortis in Puccini's opera 'Tosca' Spanish Tenor, 1891-1952

"PUCCINI: Antonio Cortis in ""La Tosca""" (Spanish Tenor, 1891-1952).

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924, Italian composer Puccini at home at Torre del Lago

CALLAS, Maria - as Tosca in PUCCINI's 'Tosca' American Soprano, 1823-1977

CALLAS, Maria - as Tosca in PUCCINI's 'Tosca' American Soprano, 1823-1977

PUCCINI - MADAMA BUTTERFLY - poster By Hohenstein, 1904 published by G Ricordi

PUCCINI - MADAMA BUTTERFLY - poster By Hohenstein, 1904 published by G Ricordi

PUCCINI - TOSCA - poster By Hohenstein, 1899 published by G Ricordi

PUCCINI - TOSCA - poster By Hohenstein, 1899 published by G Ricordi

Poster for Giacomo PUCCINI 's opera MANON LESCAUT Drawn by 'Anonimo', 1909 published by G Ricordi

PUCCINI - MANON LESCAUT - poster Drawn by 'Anonimo', 1909 published by G Ricordi

PUCCINI - FANCIULLA DEL WEST - poster by Palanti, 1910 published by G Ricordi

PUCCINI - FANCIULLA DEL WEST - poster by Palanti, 1910 published by G Ricordi

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with Maria Labia (Italian Soprano, 1880-1953, first Tosca in Berlin) as Tosca, after murdering Scarpia. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Maria LABIA (Italian Soprano, 1880-1953, first Tosca in Berlin) as Tosca, after murdering Scarpia. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Madama Butterfly' with Minnie Nast, (soprano) in title role with child. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

PUCCINI - MADAME BUTTERFLY Minni NAST, (soprano) in title role with child Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - Tosca Emmy Destinn (Czech soprano,1878 - 1930) in title role.

PUCCINI - Tosca Emmy Destinn (Czech soprano,1878 - 1930) in title role.

PUCCINI - Tosca Emmy Destinn (Czech soprano,1878 - 1930) in title role.

PUCCINI - Tosca Emmy Destinn (Czech soprano,1878 - 1930) in title role.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Bohème R.A.M. Mario del Monaco as Rodolfo in La Bohème Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Bohème R.A.M. Mario del Monaco as Rodolfo in La Bohème Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Bohème R.A.M. Mario del Monaco as Rodolfo in La Bohème Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Bohème R.A.M. Mario del Monaco as Rodolfo in La Bohème Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - MADAMA BUTTERFLY Lada Birincov in title rôle, with the Welsh National Opera, 1998 190998/G/27

PUCCINI - MADAMA BUTTERFLY Lada Birincov in title rôle, with William Searle as her child, with the Welsh National Opera, 1998 190998/G/29

Puccini's Madama Butterfly with Lada Birincov in title rôle and Paul Charles Clarke with the Welsh National Opera, 1998. 190998/5D

PUCCINI - LA BOHEME Carlo Ventre as Rodolfo and Rosalind Sutherland as Mimi, with the Welsh National Opera, 1998

PUCCINI - TURANDOT Autograph score - draft Italian composer, 1858-1924

Hariclee Darclee creator of role In Puccini opera Tosca in first production, Rome, January 1900. Romanian soprano, 1860-1939. Puccini: Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca sitting Hariclee Darclee as Tosca in first production in first production in Rome January 1900. (Romanian soprano 1860-1939) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca sitting Hariclee Darclee as Tosca in first production in first production in Rome January 1900. (Romanian soprano 1860-1939) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with Albers as Scarpia in Brussels production. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA ALBERS in Brussels production of Tosca Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA ALBERS in Brussels production of Tosca Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA ALBERS in Brussels production of Tosca Italian composer, 1858-1924

SCUDERI, Sara - as Tosca in Puccini's 'Tosca' soprano

SCUDERY, Sara - as Tosca in Puccini's 'Tosca' 24.12.1887- 11.12.1906 soprano

Hariclee Darclee creator of role In Puccini opera Tosca in first production, Rome January 1900. Romanian soprano, 1860-1939. Puccini: Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI - TOSCA Hariclea DARCLÉE, Rumanian Soprano, 1860-1939, as Tosca in first production, Rome, 1900 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Hariclea DARCLÉE, Rumanian Soprano, 1860-1939, as Tosca in first production, Rome, 1900 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Hariclea DARCLÉE, Rumanian Soprano, 1860-1939, as Tosca in first production, Rome, 1900 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Hariclea DARCLÉE, Rumanian Soprano, 1860-1939, as Tosca in first production, Rome, 1900 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Hariclea DARCLÉE, Rumanian Soprano, 1860-1939, as Tosca in first production, Rome, 1900 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Hariclea DARCLÉE, Rumanian Soprano, 1860-1939, as Tosca in first production, Rome, 1900 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Hariclea DARCLÉE, Rumanian Soprano, 1860-1939, as Tosca in first production, Rome, 1900 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA - poster By Hohenstein, 1899 published by G Ricordi

PUCCINI - TOSCA 'Esta noche de luna llena y las flores inundan el corazón... No estés contento?' (Spanish translation) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Tosca standing Hariclee Darclee as Tosca in first production in first production in Rome January 1900. (Romanian soprano 1860-1939) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Luciano PAVAROTTI - as Cavaradossi, in Puccini 's opera'Tosca'. Osterfestspiele, Salzburg, 1989. Italian Tenor, b.1935

Luciano PAVAROTTI - as Cavaradossi, in Puccini 's opera 'Tosca'. Osterfestspiele, Salzburg, 1989. Italian Tenor, b.1935

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, German baritone, as Michele in Puccini's opera 'Il Tabarro' (Der Mantel), 7th December 1973. b.1925. Pictured with Günther Rennert (German Producer, 1911-1978). Part of Puccini's 'Il Trittico'.

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, German baritone, as Michele, in Puccini's opera, 'Il Tabarro' (Der Mantel), 7th December 1973. b.1925. Part of Puccini's 'Il Trittico'. With Julia Varady as Giorgetta

Clement, Edmond as Rodolfo in opera ' La Boheme ' by Puccini. French tenor (1867- 1928)

"Clement, Edmond as Rodolfo in ""La Boheme"" by" Puccini French tenor (1867- 1928)

"Clement, Edmond as Rodolfo in ""La Boheme"" by" Puccini French tenor (1867- 1928)

Herbert Von Karajan in Vienna, 1981 during rehearsal for PUCCINI's 'Turandot'. With Katia RICCIARELLI & Placido DOMINGO. Austrian Conductor, 1908-1989.

Luciano PAVAROTTI - as Cavaradossi, in Puccini 's opera'Tosca'. Osterfestspiele, Salzburg, 1989. Italian Tenor, b.1935

Luciano PAVAROTTI with Mirella FRENI - in La Boheme (PUCCINI) Pavarotti - Italian Tenor, b.1935. Mirelli - Italian Soprano, b.1935

PUCCINI - Gianni Schicchi, 1971 with C CORBEIL; A LORTIE; F CHIOCHIO; Y DESLAURIERS; J-L PELLERIN; P VERSCHELDEN Opéra du Quebec production, 1971

PUCCINI - Gianni Schicchi, 1971 with C CORBEIL; A LORTIE; F CHIOCHIO; Y DESLAURIERS; J-L PELLERIN; P VERSCHELDEN Opéra du Quebec production, 1971

PUCCINI - Gianni Schicchi, 1971 with C CORBEIL; A LORTIE; F CHIOCHIO; Y DESLAURIERS; J-L PELLERIN; P VERSCHELDEN Opéra du Quebec production, 1971

Luciano Pavarotti & Herbert von Karajan rehearsing Puccini's Tosca at Salzburg 1989. Italian tenor b.1935.

"PUCCINI - Scene from ""Il Tabarro"" with ZSCHAU," Marylin as Georgette and BOYAGIAN, Garbis as Marcel. Bavarian State Opera, 1982.

Mirella Freni as Mimi in Puccini's 'La Bohème' Bavarian State Opera. Italian soprano, b. 1935.

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, German baritone, in Puccini's 'Il Tabarro' (Der Mantel), 7th December 1973. Part of Puccini's 'Il Trittico'. b.1925.

"Hans Hotter as Schicchi in Puccini's ""Gianni" "Schicchi"" performed by the Bavarian State Opera. German bass-baritone b. 1909-2003."

VARADY, Julia ( Rumanian soprano b.1941 ) in PUCCINI 'S opera ' Il Tabarro ' with FISCHER- DIESKAU. Performed at Bavarian State Opera.

VARADY, Julia as Madame Butterfly in PUCCINI's opera. Bavarian State Opera. Rumanian soprano b.1941

Puccini at the piano, caricature by L Cappiello Italian composer, 1858-1924.

PUCCINI - CARICATURES - playing the piano Puccini at the Piano - Caricature by L Cappiello Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - CARICATURES - playing the piano Puccini at the Piano - Caricature by L Cappiello Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - CARICATURES - playing the piano Puccini at the Piano - Caricature by L Cappiello Italian composer, 1858-1924

"TEYTE, Maggie as PUCCINI's ""Madame Butterfly"" with" the Chicago Grand Opera Co. English soprano (1888-1976)

Placido Domingo as Des Grieux in Puccini 's opera 'Manon Lescaut', Bavarian State Opera, Munich, 1981. Spanish Tenor, b.1941.

CALLAS, Maria - as Tosca in PUCCINI's 'Tosca' American Soprano, 1823-1977

Georg Solti, Hungarian born English conductor, with Kiri te Kanawa rehearsing Puccini's 'Tosca' , 1984. Solti: 1912-1997.

PUCCINI - Madama Butterfly - Emmy DESTINN Appeared as 1st Madame Butterfly at Covent Garden in 1905 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - Madama Butterfly - Emmy DESTINN Appeared as 1st Madame Butterfly at Covent Garden in 1905 Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo PUCCINI - at home with his favourite dog Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - at home with his favourite dog Italian composer, 1858-1924

FARRAR, Geraldine as PUCCINI's Madama Butterfly American soprano 1882-1967.

FARRAR, Geraldine in PUCCINI's ' La Boheme ' as Mimi. American soprano 1882-1967.

"HOTTER, Hans as Schicchi in Puccini's ""Gianni" "Schicchi"". Bavarian State Opera. German bass-baritone b. 1909"

SARDOU, Victorien - caricature by 'T' French Dramatist, 1831-1908. Wrote 'Tosca' (used by Puccini). Librettist for Offenbach, Saint-Saens & others from Vanity Fair, 26 Dec, 1880. Caption: 'Ficelle Dramatique'

SARDOU, Victorien - caricature by 'T' French Dramatist, 1831-1908. Wrote 'Tosca' (used by Puccini). Librettist for Offenbach, Saint-Saens & others from Vanity Fair, 26 Dec, 1880. Caption: 'Ficelle Dramatique'

SARDOU, Victorien - caricature by 'T' French Dramatist, 1831-1908. Wrote 'Tosca' (used by Puccini). Librettist for Offenbach, Saint-Saens & others from Vanity Fair, 26 Dec, 1880. Caption: 'Ficelle Dramatique'

SARDOU, Victorien - caricature by 'T' French Dramatist, 1831-1908. Wrote 'Tosca' (used by Puccini). Librettist for Offenbach, Saint-Saens & others from Vanity Fair, 26 Dec, 1880. Caption: 'Ficelle Dramatique'

INSTRUMENTS - EARLY - CURTAL 16thC Re-enactor playing Curtal

INSTRUMENTS - EARLY - CURTAL 16thC Re-enactor playing Curtal

Giacomo Puccini's portrait on Wills's Cigarette Card. Published in London. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

PUCCINI, Giacomo Portrait on Wills' Cigarette Card. Published in London Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo Portrait on Wills' Cigarette Card. Published in London Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo Portrait on Wills' Cigarette Card. Published in London Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Autograph orchestral score of Puccini's opera Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Autograph orchestral score of Puccini's opera Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Autograph orchestral score of Puccini's opera Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA Autograph orchestral score of Puccini's opera Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA - Act III Set for Act III by Adolf Hohenstein (1899) - for first production (Rome, 1900) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA - Act III Set for Act III by Adolf Hohenstein (1899) - for first production (Rome, 1900) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA - Act III Set for Act III by Adolf Hohenstein (1899) - for first production (Rome, 1900) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA - Act III Set for Act III by Adolf Hohenstein (1899) - for first production (Rome, 1900) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - LA BOHÈME - Act II Set by Adolf Hohenstein for 1897 production of Puccini's opera, 'La Bohème' at La Scala Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - LA BOHÈME - Act II Set by Adolf Hohenstein for 1897 production of Puccini's opera, 'La Bohème' at La Scala Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - LA BOHÈME - Act II Set by Adolf Hohenstein for 1897 production of Puccini's opera, 'La Bohème' at La Scala Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - LA BOHÈME - Act II Set by Adolf Hohenstein for 1897 production of Puccini's opera, 'La Bohème' at La Scala Italian composer, 1858-1924

Puccini in Paris 1899 by Cappielo

PUCCINI,Giacomo Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini - Turandot - Act 1, Scene 1. Set design by Galileo Chini, for production at La Scala, 1926. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI - TURANDOT - Act 1, Scene 1 Set by Galileo Chini, for production at La Scala, 1926 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TURANDOT - Act 1, Scene 1 Set by Galileo Chini, for production at La Scala, 1926 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TURANDOT - Act 1, Scene 1 Set by Galileo Chini, for production at La Scala, 1926 Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini - Turandot - Act 2, Scene 2. Set design by Galileo Chini, for production at La Scala, 1926. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI - TURANDOT - Act 2, Scene 2 Set by Galileo Chini, for production at La Scala, 1926 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TURANDOT - Act 2, Scene 2 Set by Galileo Chini, for production at La Scala, 1926 Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TURANDOT - Act 2, Scene 2 Set by Galileo Chini, for production at La Scala, 1926 Italian composer, 1858-1924

TURIN - Opera House - PUCCINI conducted here

"EAGLEN, Jane in PUCCINI's ""Tosca"" by Laurie Lewis" E.N.O. production.

"EAGLEN, Jane in PUCCINI's ""Tosca"" by Laurie Lewis" E.N.O. production.

Giacomo Puccini 's opera 'Turandot' with Eva Turner as Turandot. English soprano 1892-1990. (her famous role) Puccini - Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Puccini- Turandot -TURNER, Eva - as Turandot (her famous role) English soprano 1892- Puccini wrote Turandot

Puccini. La Boheme score with skull & crossbones sheet of orchestra score with skull and crossbones drawn in margin by P indicating place where Mimi dies. Giacomo Puccini Italian composer. 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924. Italian composer.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - at Torre del Lago in 1909 with signature Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

KIRSTEN, Dorothy as Manon in PUCCINI's opera Manon Lescaut. NY Met American soprano b. 1917

PUCCINI - MADAMA BUTTERFLY - poster By Hohenstein, 1904 published by G Ricordi

Giacomo PUCCINI 's opera MANON LESCAUT- Mary Garden in Manhatten Opera Co. production, 1907. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

PUCCINI- MANON LESCAUT- Mary Garden in Manhatten Opera Co. production, 1907. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini, photographic portrait. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

PUCCINI, G - photographic portrait Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TURANDOT - with Placido DOMINGO & Eva MARTON. Metropolitan Opera production: March 1987. Photo by JamesHeffernan. Italian composer, 1858-1924 PUCCINI - TURANDOT - with Placido DOMINGO & Eva MARTON. Metropolitan Opera production: March 1987. Photo by JamesHeffernan. Italian composer, 1858-1924

ALBANESE, Licia - as Mimi in PUCCINI's """La Bohème"". NY Met. Italian- born American soprano b.1913"

ALBANESE, Licia - as Mimi in PUCCINI's """La Bohème"". NY Met. Italian- born American soprano b.1913"

FLETA, Miguel as Cavaradosi in Puccini's Tosca Spanish tenor 1897-1938

FLETA, Miguel as Cavaradosi in Puccini's Tosca Spanish tenor 1897-1938

FRENI, Mirella & L.Pavarotti in Puccini's opera 'La Boheme'. At Salzburg 1976 Italian soprano (b.1935-)

PUCCINI, Giacomo - his villa at Torre del Lago by the lake Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo - his villa at Torre del Lago by the lake Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Schöne, Lotte - in Turandot as Liu by Puccini Austrian soprano 1891-1977

Schöne, Lotte - in Turandot as Liu by Puccini Austrian soprano 1891-1977

PUCCINI - Madame Butterfly - Maiko Girls (Kyoto) Background material Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - Madame Butterfly - Maiko Girls (Kyoto) Background material Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI. La Bohème. Original stage design for Act III (1896) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - LA BOHEME Carlo Ventre as Rodolfo and Rosalind Sutherland as Mimi, with the Welsh National Opera, 1998 ORIGINAL

PUCCINI - 'Turandot' - premiere at La Scala - stage design by Brunelleschi (from 'Das Theater', 1926)

Giacomo Puccini's 'Turandot'. Scene featuring the death of Lui. Italian composer, 1858-1924 Viande Liebig collection card

PUCCINI - Turandot The death of Lui. Print from 'Viande Liebig'. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini's ' Turandot'. Scene set in the court of the Imperial Palace. Print from 'Viande Liebig'. Advert. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - Turandot in the court of the Imperial Palace.Print from 'Viande Liebig'. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Score Cover for La Boheme Published by G. Ricordi, London, 1909. Drawing. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Score Cover for La Boheme Published by G. Ricordi, London, 1909. Drawing. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, G Madama Butterfly with Licia Albanese as Cio-Cio-San. 1941 Metropolitan Opera American soprano 1913-

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924, Italian composer Puccini at home at Torre del Lago

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924. Italian composer.

Luciano Pavarotti in Puccini's 'Tosca', 1989, in role of Cavaradossi. Osterfestspiele, Salzburg. Italian Tenor, b.1935

SUPERVIA, Conchita - in La Boheme in the film Evensong..1895-1936. Spanish mezzo. Composer-Puccini. EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

SUPERVIA, Conchita - in La Boheme in the film Evensong..1895-1936. Spanish mezzo. Composer-Puccini. EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

SUPERVIA, Conchita - in La Boheme in the film Evensong..1895-1936. Spanish mezzo. Composer-Puccini. EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

SUPERVIA, Conchita - in La Boheme in the film Evensong..1895-1936. Spanish mezzo. Composer-Puccini. EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

Giacomo Puccini's 'La Bohème' by Leo Delitz. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - La Bohème - Scene by Leo Delitz Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI - TOSCA - poster By Hohenstein, 1899 published by G Ricordi

Giacomo Puccini at piano. Eckstein card. Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - at piano - Eckstein card Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo - at work in his study Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, Giacomo drawing by Boldini

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924. Italian composer.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Portrait Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI - at home with his favourite dog Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI. La Bohème. Original stage design for Act III (1896) Italian composer, 1858-1924

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924. Italian composer.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - Portrait Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

PUCCINI, G - photographic portrait Italian composer, 1858-1924

"VARADY, Julia in PUCCINI'S ""Il Tabarro"" with" FISCHER- DIESKAU. Bavarian State Opera. Rumanian soprano b.1941

VARADY, Julia as Madame Butterfly in PUCCINI's opera. Bavarian State Opera. Rumanian soprano b.1941

Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni & Alberto Franchetti. The three Italian opera composers looking at a score, sitting around a piano. Dates are respectively: 1858-1924, 1863-1945, 1860-1942.

PUCCINI, G - MASCAGNI, P - FRANCHETTI, A The three opera composers looking at a score, sitting around a piano. Italian composer, (1858-1924), Italian composer (1863-1945), Italian composer, (1860-1942) respectively.

Elena Bianchini-Cappelli as Puccini's 'Tosca' Act 1. Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924

Mafalda Salvatini as Puccini's 'Turandot' Italian soprano. Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924

Magda Olivero as Puccini's Madama Butterfly signed in 1935. Italian soprano, b.1914.

Emma Carelli in Puccini's 'Tosca' in title role. Italian soprano (1877-1928).

Giacomo Puccini standing. Post WW1 Berlin. Italian composer (1858-1924).

PUCCINI, Giacomo -standing -post 1st World War Berlin Italian composer (1858-1924).

PUCCINI, Giacomo -standing -post 1st World War Berlin Italian composer (1858-1924).

PUCCINI, Giacomo -standing -post 1st World War Berlin Italian composer (1858-1924).

TEBALDI, Renata as Tosca (Puccini) Italian Soprano, b.1922

SAYAO, Bidu- as Mimi in 'la Bohème' by Puccini. Brazilian soprano, b.1902-

SAYAO, Bidu- as Mimi in 'la Bohème' by Puccini. Brazilian soprano, b.1902-

Florence Easton portrait. English soprano. She created role of Lauretta in Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi' (the 3rd part of 'Il trittico') which premiered NY Met, 14 December 1918. (FE:1884-1955). (Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924)

Salomea Krusceniski signed portrait. Ukrainian soprano. Appeared in second production of 'Madama Butterfly' by Puccini - Brescia, May 1904 - after disastrous first production (with Storchio in Feb 1904). 1873-1952

Richard Tauber in Puccini's 'Turandot' Dresden, 1926. Austrian, later British, tenor (1892-1948). Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini's 'Tosca', Act II. With D'Arclée who created role in premiere. Tinted version. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini's 'Tosca', Act II. With D'Arclée who created role in premiere. Tinted version. Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with Albers as Scarpia in Brussels production. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with Albers as Scarpia in Brussels production. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with Albersas Scarpia in Brussels production. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'La Bohème'. Act II: Roberto -'Amo Mimi sovra ogni cosa al mondo'. Italian composer, 1858-1924. Coloured version.

Katia Ricciarelli as Mimi in Puccini's 'La Bohème' Italian soprano, b.1946.

Katia Ricciarelli as Mimi in Puccini's 'La Bohème' Italian soprano, b.1946.

Alessandro Valente, profile portrait. Photograph signed by the singer 1933. Italian tenor. First recorded Calaf's aria 'Nessun dorma' from Puccini's 'Turandot' in 1926.

Mariano Stabile as Scarpia in Puccini's 'Tosca'. Italian baritone, 1888-1968. Photograph signed by the singer, Milan, 1962.

Puccini playing the piano Caricature by L Cappiello. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Giacomo Puccini with Tito Ricordi junior (son of Tito Ricordi, Italian publisher, (1811-1888)). Italian composer, (1858-1924).

G. Puccini's 'Tosca', Act II. Execution of Cavaradossi with (from left to right) Pandolfini as Tosca, Ragni as Spoletta, Gironi as Sciarrone and Borgatti as Cavaradossi. Italian composer, (1858-1924) Le Théâtre, 1900.

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with D'Arclée as Tosca (Romanian Soprano, (1860-1939), creator of Tosca role) with dagger behind her back, Act III. Italian composer (1858-1924). Le Théâtre, 1900.

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with D'Arclée as Tosca (Romanian Soprano, 1860-1939, creator of Tosca role) with dagger behind her back, Act III. Italian composer, 1858-1924. Le Théâtre, 1900.

Giacomo Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with D'Arclée as Tosca (Romanian Soprano, 1860-1939, creator of Tosca role) with dagger behind her back, Act III. Le Théâtre, 1900. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Jose Carreras as Rudolpho in Puccini's La Boheme English tenor, b.1938.

Giacomo Puccini portrait. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini, with cigarette Italian composer, 1858-1924.

PUCCINI, Giacomo 1858-1924. Italian composer.

Sarah-Bernhardt in the role of Tosca in play by Victorien Sardou, in 1899, which inspired the creation of Puccini's opera, 'Tosca'.

Puccini's opera 'La Bohème' with Lucien Fugère (French baritone, 1848-1835) as Schaunard, Bouvet as Marcello, Adolphe Maréchal (Belgian tenor, 1867-1935) as Rodolfo and Isnardon as Colline. From French premiere at the Opéra-Comique, 1897. (Premiere 1896 at the Teatro Regio, Turin.) Text by Giacosa and Illica, after Henri Murger's novel 'Scènes de la vie d e Bohème'. Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924. Photo Boyer. Le Théâtre, June1898.

Rosina Storchio in Puccini's Madama Butterfly as creator of main role. The February 1904 premier at La Scala, Milan, was not a success. Italian soprano, 1872-1945.

Rosina Storchio in Puccini's Madama Butterfly as creator of main role. The February 1904 premier at La Scala, Milan, was not a success. Italian soprano, 1872-1945.

A playbill advertising the first Milan performance of Puccini's La Bohéme at the Teatro dal Verme, 21st October 1897, conducted by Arturo Toscanini. Premiere. Giacomo Puccini, Italian composer, 1897-1924.

Puccini 's opera La Rondine - Angela Gheorghiu as Magda. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Romanian soprano. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. First shown in 2002, reopening November 2004

Roberto Alagna in Puccini's 'La Rondine' as Ruggero. Covent Garden production directed by Nicholas Joel. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Roberto Alagna & Angela Gheorghiu in Puccini's 'La Rondine' as Ruggero and Magda. Covent Garden production directed by Nicholas Joel. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Mattia Battistini as Baron Scarpia in Puccini's 'La Tosca'. Italian baritone, 1856-1928. Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Cesare Formichi in Puccini's 'La Tosca' as Scarpia. Signed photograph. Italian baritone, 1883-1949. Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Eugenio Giraldoni as Scarpia in Puccini's 'La Tosca'. Created role (première in Rome, 1900). Italian baritone, 1871-1924. Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Iris Adami Corradetti as the title role of Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly, Teatro della Scala. Italian soprano, 1903-1998.

Pia Tassinari in Puccini's Madama Butterfly in title role. (Italian mezzo-soprano, formerly soprano, 1909-. Puccini, 1858-1924).

Rosetta Pampanini in Puccini's Turandot. (Pampanini, Italian soprano, 1896-1973. Puccini, Italian composer, 1858-1924). Teatro Scala, M. Castaoner.

Victoria de los Angeles in Puccini's Madama Butterfly in title role, 1950s. (Angeles, Spanish soprano, b.1923-. Puccini, Italian composer, 1858-1934).

Armando Borgioli as Baron Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca. ( Italian baritone, 1898-1945. Puccini: Italian composer, 1858-1924). Teatro alla Scala, Stagione Lirica, anno XV.

Giacinto Prandelli as B. F Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. (Puccini, Italian composer, 1858-1924). Teatro all Scala, Stagione 1944 - Teatro Lirico. M. Camuzzi, Crimella, Milan.

Puccini's opera 'Tosca' with Emma Destinnova (Emmy Destinn) as Floria Tosca. 'Opera at Home', The Gramophone Company', London, 1920.

Giuseppina Baldassare-Tedeschi as Madama Butterfly in Puccini's opera. Photograph signed by the singer, March 1919.

Giacomo Puccini's Madama Butterfly with Lada Birincov in title role and Paul Charles Clarke with the Welsh National Opera, 1998.

Giacomo Puccini 's opera Madama Butterfly with Lada Birincov in title rôle and Paul Charles Clarke with the Welsh National Opera, 1998.

Giacomo Puccini 's opera Madama Butterfly with Lada Birincov in title rôle and Paul Charles Clarke with the Welsh National Opera, 1998.

FARRAR, Geraldine as PUCCINI's Madama Butterfly American soprano 1882-1967.

Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy in film the Girl of the Golden West 1938 based on Belasco's script and Puccini's opera EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

PUCCINI's house in Lucca by C.Rosen Italian composer, 1858-1924

Walter Midgley in Puccini's 'Turandot' as Calaf. 1947 Covent Garden production, London. Signed photograph. English tenor, 1914-1980.

"Julia Varady in PUCCINI'S ""Il Tabarro"" with" FISCHER- DIESKAU. Bavarian State Opera. Rumanian soprano b.1941

Puccini's Il Tabarro with Claudia Muzio as Giorgetta in premiere at New York Metropolitan Opera House 14th December 1918. From l to r Luigi Montedanto as Michel and Giulio Crimi as Luigi. This scene shows the end of the opera. Part of Il Trittico trilogy.

Puccini's Suor Angelica with Geraldine Farrar as the nun in the final moments of the opera. The characters with her are chorus. This is from premiere at New York Metropolitan Opera 14th December, 1918. Part 2 of Il Trittico.

Puccini's Gianni Schicchi with Guiseppe de Luca in title role in premiere at New York Metropolitan Opera 14th December 1918. Opera based on episode in Dante's Inferno. Part 3 of trilogy Il Trittico.

PUCCINI, Giacomo - ( Musica November 1903 ) Italian composer ( 1858 - 1924 )

Luigi Illica, composer of the libretti for Puccini's operas 'La Bohème', 'Tosca' and 'Madama Butterfly'. Italian librettist, 1857-1919.

Giuseppe Giacosa, composer of the libretti for Puccini's operas 'La Bohème', 'Tosca' and 'Madama Butterfly'. Italian playwright and librettist, 1847-1906.

Giacomo Puccini's last letter before his death. 'Dear Adamino, For the present the treatment is not too bad (…..) I am prepared for everything. Write to me sometimes. Affectionately, your devoted friend, Giacomo'. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Giacomo Puccini's coffin brought home. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Title page of piano music for Puccini's opera 'Madama Butterfly', 1904. G. Ricordi & Co.

First page of music for Puccini's opera 'Madama Butterfly', 1904. G. Ricordi & Co.

Front cover of book about Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly', circa early 20th century. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Scene from Puccini's Madama Butterfly, featuring Pinkerton and Butterfly, taken from a book about the opera, circa early 20th century. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Scene from Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' with Yamadori. Taken from book about the opera, circa ealry 20th century. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

The Sketch Supplement, 'Revenge for the Eastern Adoption of Bowlers, Frock-Coats', September 24th, 1913. Japanese influence, early 20th century. Fashion.

The Sketch Supplement, 'European Skirts and Hats: Western dress influenced by Japan', September 24th 1913. Japanese influence, early 20th century. Fashion.

Puccini's opera 'Gianni Schicchi', third opera in 'Il Tabarro', performed by English National Opera, London. With Andrew Shore as Gianni Schicchi. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Franco Alfano Italian composer, 1875-1954. After Puccini's death in 1924, he completed the unfinished 'Turandot'.

Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu after the only concert performance by the Royal Opera of Puccini's opera 'La Rondine', Albert Hall, London. Alagna, French tenor, b. 1963. Gheorghiu, Romanian soprano, b.1965.

Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly, Royal Opera House production. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly, Royal Opera House production. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Puccini's opera 'Manon Lescaut'. Glyndebourne Touring Opera production. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Puccini's opera 'Manon Lescaut'. Glyndebourne Touring Opera production. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Puccini's 'La Bohème' with Maria Labia. Italian soprano, b. February 14th 1880- February 10th 1953.

Puccini's opera 'Manon Lescaut'.

Gilda Dalla Rizza, Italian soprano, 1892-1975. Puccini created the role of Magda in his opera 'La Rondine' for Dalla Rizza.

Puccini's 'Turandot'. Set design for Act 3, scene I by Emile Preetorius. (German artist 1883- d). Nürnberg, 1942 . Directed by W. Hanke. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Antonio Cortis as Rodolfo in Puccini's 'La Bohème' Chicago Civic Opera. Spanish tenor, 1891-1952. Photo Daguerre, Chicago.

Aristodemo Giorgini as Rodolfo in 'La Bohème' by Puccini. Chicago Grand Opera. Italian tenor. Photo Matzene, Chicago.

Puccini's opera 'Turandot', Savonlinna Opera Festival 2003, with Cynthia Makris as Princess Turandot.

Puccini's opera 'Turandot', Savonlinna Opera Festival 2003, Act II, the hands of Ping, Pang Pong.

Puccini's opera 'Turandot', Savonlinna Opera Festival 2003, with Cynthia Makris as Princess Turandot and Helena Juntunen as Liù. Liù refuses to reveal Prince Calaf's name to Princess Turandot.

Puccini's opera 'Turandot', Savonlinna Opera Festival 2003, with Cynthia Makris as Princess Turandot and Helena Juntunen as Liù. Liù refuses to reveal Prince Calaf's name so takes Turandot's hair pin to commit suicide.

Puccini's opera 'Turandot', Savonlinna Opera Festival 2003, with Cynthia Makris as Princess Turandot. Act III. View of audience and the wall of the Castle of Olavinlinna, Finland. Chorus.

Puccini's opera 'Turandot', Savonlinna Opera Festival 2003. Act II. View of Olavinlinna Castle wall, audience, orchestra pit. Chorus.

Puccini's opera 'Turandot', Savonlinna Opera Festival 2003. Act I. View of Olavinlinna Castle wall, audience, orchestra pit. Chorus.

The Castle of Olavinlinna, Finland, audience queuing outside for a performance of Puccini's opera 'Turandot' as part of the Savonlinna Opera Festival 2003. Queue.

Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Dress rehearsal, for opening night on 13th September 2003. Li Ping Zhang as Cio-Cio-San. Conductor: Kirill Petrenko. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Dress rehearsal, for opening night on 13th September 2003. Li Ping Zhang as Cio-Cio-San. Conductor: Kirill Petrenko. Italian composer, 1858-1924.

Giacomo Puccini caricature by John Minnion English composer (1857-1934)

Caricature of Giacomo Puccini with hat Italian composer born 22 December 1858, died 28 November 1924.

Puccini's La Bohème - score cover. Opera in 4 acts, published in 1897. Illustration showing couple walking between the trees . Famous image

La Tosca - Opera by Giacomo Puccini - poster Italian composer, 1858-1924. Art nouveau illustration by Leopoldo Metlicovitz with portrait of young woman.

Giacomo Puccini - Turandot (1926) Scene from the opera: in front of the wall of the Forbidden City in Peking (Beijing). China, chinese clothes. Italian composer, 1858-1924 Liebig Fleisch-Extract collection cards.

Giacomo Puccini - Turandot (1926) Scene from the opera: Ping, Pong, and Pang, the ministers. China, chinese clothes. Italian composer, 1858-1924 Liebig Fleisch-Extract collection cards.

Giacomo Puccini - Turandot (1926) Scene from the opera: the night during which Turandot tortures Liu in an attempt to discover the name of the Prince. China, chinese clothes.I talian composer, 1858-1924 Liebig Fleisch-Extract collection cards.

Giacomo Puccini - Turandot (1926) Scene from the opera: Turandot reveals himself to the princes. Italian composer, 1858-1924 China, chinese clothes. Liebig Fleisch-Extract collection cards.

Japanese waterfall, with bridge and houses. By Hokusai Katsushaka (1760 - 1849). Puccini, Madama Butterfly connection. Ravel connection. Landscape. Japan. Nature. Flowing water.

Minnie Nast - portrait. German soprano (1874 -1956). Caption reads 'La Bohème' (Puccini, Leoncavallo).

Puccini ' s opera Gianni Schicchi premiered at New York Metropolitan Opera with Guillio Crimi as Rinuccio 14th December 1918. Third part of Trittico . (Italian tenor 10 May 1885 - 29 October 1939)

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi premiered at New York Metropolitan Opera with Giuseppe de Luca ( Italian baritone 25 December 1876 - 26 August 1950) 14th December 1918. Third part of Trittico

Giacomo Puccini 's 3-act opera Turandot - performed at Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finland, 2003. With baritone Thomas Pursio as a Mandarin. Stage director, stage design,costumes, lighting: Pet Halmen. Conductor: Markus Lehtinen. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini 's 3-act opera Turandot - performed at Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finland, 2003. With soprano Helena Juntunen as Liu, young slave girl, and bass Gleb Nikolsky as Timur, the dispossessed King of Tartary. Stage director, stage design,costumes, lighting: Pet Halmen. Conductor: Markus Lehtinen. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini 's 3-act opera Turandot - performed at Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finland, 2003. With Ping, Pang, and Pong, and bass Gleb Nikolsky as Timur, the dispossessed King of Tartary. Stage director, stage design,costumes, lighting: Pet Halmen. Conductor: Markus Lehtinen. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini 's 3-act opera Turandot - performed at Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finland, 2003. With Geisha. Stage director, stage design,costumes, lighting: Pet Halmen. Conductor: Markus Lehtinen. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Giacomo Puccini 's 3-act opera Turandot - performed at Savonlinna Opera Festivals, Finland, 2003. " With tenor Randolph Locke as Calaf (Timur´s son ), bass Gleb Nikolsky as Timur, the dispossessed King of Tartary, and soprano Cynthia Makris as Turandot.

Stage director, stage design,costumes, lighting: Pet Halmen. Conductor: Markus Lehtinen. Italian composer, 1858-1924"

Giacomo Puccini 's 3-act opera Turandot - performed at Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finland, 2003. Final scene. View from back of audience with orchestra in pit and lighting rigs. Stage director, stage design,costumes, lighting: Pet Halmen. Conductor: Markus Lehtinen. Italian composer, 1858-1924

Puccini' s opera ' La Boheme ' performed by City of Birmingham Touring Opera, directed by Graham Vick. Italian composer, born 22 December 1858, died 29 November 1924.

Victorien Sardou - portrait of the French dramatist / playwright and librettist, for Tosca (Puccini). Also librettist for Offenbach, Saint-Saens & others. 5 September 1831 - 8 November 1908.

Giacomo Puccini opera ' La Bohème '. Original stage design ( set ) for Act III, by Adolf Hohenstein for production at La Scala, Milan (première 1896). Street in snow. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Giovanni Zenatello. Italian tenor, born 22 February 1876, died 11 February 1949. Known for his renditions of Verdi's Otello, Pinkerton in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, and his role in Giordano's Siberia. Societa Italiana di Fonotipia di Milano

Salomea Krusceniski, Krushelnytska, Krushelnytskaya. Ukranian soprano, born 23 September 1872, died 16 November 1952. Played Madame Butterfly in first successful production of Puccini's opera. Societa Italiana di Fonotipia di Milano

Walter Ludwig (also Walther) - portrait as Linkerton in Giacomo Puccini 's opera Madama Butterfly. German tenor. 17 March 1902 - 15 May 1981. Puccini, Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

"Rome - Chiesa di Sant Andrea della Valle. Church which is the scene of Puccini's opera ' Tosca ', Act 1. Altar, Dome and Apse.

by Domenichino & Giovanni Lanfranco"

Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo. Fortifications and ramparts from which Tosca throws herself in the final act of Puccini's opera ' Tosca '.

Maria Callas as Tosca and Renato Cioni as Cavaradossi in opera Tosca by Puccini. 1964 London Covent Garden Royal Opera House performance. (Callas: Greek soprano b.1923-1977; Cioni: Italian tenor b.1929-)

Maria Callas as Tosca and Renato Cioni as Cavaradossi in opera Tosca by Puccini. 1964 London Covent Garden Royal Opera House performance. (Callas: Greek Soprano b.1923-1977; Cioni: Italian tenor b.1929-)

Maria Callas as Tosca and Tito Gobbi as Scarpia in opera Tosca by Puccini. 1964 London Covent Garden Royal Opera House performance. (Callas: Greek Soprano b.1923-1977; Gobbi: Italian baritone b.1913-1984)

Maria Callas as Tosca in Franco Zeffirelli's production of the opera Tosca by Puccini. 1964 London Covent Garden Royal Opera House performance. (Greek Soprano, b.1923-1977)

Cimbasso - Italian Band instrument with valve trombones and bombardini (blends well with trombones). Used by Verdi and Puccini. Being played by Stephen Wick in a recording session

Puccini 's opera La Fanciulla del West - The Girl of the Golden West opera with Schuller, Stulzenberg, Kirchner as Wild West characters. Italian composer , 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Rembrandt Atelier

La Tosca scene, Act II. Opera by Giacomo Puccini. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Postcard G. Ricordi, Milan

Puccini 's opera heroine ' Tosca '. Tosca holding knife and standing over Baron Scarpia's body. Murder scene. Italian composer, 1858- 1924.

Illustration for Puccini's 'La Bohème', act II. Children playing instruments (trumpet, side-drum) around cart pushed by French soldier. Lanterns. Caption reads: 'Here come the toys of Parpignol!' Postcard published by Ricordi. Italian composer, 1858- 1924.

Illustration for Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly'. Cio-Cio-San lying dead with her son. Early 20th century postcard. Italian composer, 1858- 1924. Ricordi

Illustration for Puccini 's ' Madama Butterfly '. Cio-Cio-San with group of Japanese women. Early 20th century postcard published by Ricordi. Italian composer, 1858- 1924. Ricordi

Illustration for Puccini's 'Turandot'. Postcard. Italian composer, 1858- 1924.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Emilio de Marchi as Cavaradossi in Puccini opera Tosca. Italian tenor. Created role in original produciton, Rome, 1900. Puccini: Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Autographed postcard.

Eugenio Giraldoni creator of role as Baron Scarpia in Puccini opera Tosca. Italian baritone. Created role in original produciton, Rome, 1900. Puccini: Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Autographed postcard.

Eugenio Giraldoni creator of role as Baron Scarpia in Puccini opera Tosca. Italian baritone. Created role in original produciton, Rome, 1900. Puccini: Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Hariclea DARCLÉE creator of role as Tosca in Puccini opera. Rumanian soprano, 1860 - 1939. Created role in original produciton, Rome, 1900. Puccini: Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Autographed postcard, with Puccin's portrait.

Maria Callas on LP cover for Madama Butterfly by Puccini American soprano, 3 December 1823 - 16 September 1977

Maria Callas on LP cover for Puccini ' s Tosca American soprano, 3 December 1823 - 16 September 1977

Giacomo Puccini, portrait towards end of his life. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi , performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera Gianni Schicchi ,performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera, accompanied by London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Singers from Glyndebourne Festival Opera and London Philharmonic Orchestra bowing while receiving applause after performing opera Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, at 2004 Proms, Thursday 26 August, Royal Albert Hall, London. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Singers from Glyndebourne Festival Opera bowing while receiving applause after performing opera Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, at 2004 Proms, Thursday 26 August, Royal Albert Hall, London. with London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski.

Singers from Glyndebourne Festival Opera bowing while receiving applause after performing opera Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, at 2004 Proms, Thursday 26 August, Royal Albert Hall, London. with London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski.

Vladimir Jurowski conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra playing the opera Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, performed by Glyndebourne Festival Opera at 2004 Proms. Thursday 26 August, Prom 55, Royal Albert Hall, London.

Puccini 's opera La Rondine - Angela Gheorghiu as Magda, at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Romanian soprano. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. First shown in 2002, reopening November 2004

Puccini 's opera La Rondine - Angela Gheorghiu as Magda. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Romanian soprano. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. First shown in 2002, reopening November 2004

Puccini 's opera La Rondine - Angela Gheorghiu as Magda, at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Romanian soprano. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. First shown in 2002, reopening November 2004

Henry Murger - French writer whose work formed the basis of Puccini 's opera, La Boheme. 1822-1861.

Scene from Puccini 's opera Manon Lescaut. Tinted colour postcard. Caption reads: Manon et le Chevalier des Grieux a Paris.

Puccini 's opera La Rondine - Angela Gheorghiu as Magda. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Romanian soprano. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. First shown in 2002, reopening November 2004

Guiseppe di Stefano in the role of Rodolfo in Puccini opera La Boheme at the New York Metropolitan Opera House 1949. Italian tenor 24 July 1921 - December, 2004

Turandot - opera by Giacomo Puccini. Hei-Kyung Hong as Liu, Vladimir Galouzine as Calaf. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. January 2004. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Puccini, Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Turandot - opera by Giacomo Puccini. Vladimir Galouzine as Calaf (centre) Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. January 2004. Puccini, Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Jeanne Brola - portrait - as 'Mimi' in 'La Boheme' by Puccini - performed by The Sir Thomas Beecham Opera Company - 1871-1956

Ricardo Marton - portrait as Mario in Giacomo Puccini 's opera 'Tosca' - singer - 1879-1952

Birgit Nilsson / Nielsen - signed portrait as lead role in Puccini 's 'Tosca' - Swedish soprano - b. 17 May 1918

Giacomo Puccini, portrait of the grandfather of late 19th century composer. The first of the Puccini musical line. Italian organist and composer of sacred music,

Giacomo Puccini - seated reading book by the fireplace in his study in Viareggio, Italy. Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Giacomo Puccini 's opera 'Madama Butterfly' - score page from Act I.

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini at Royal Albert Hall, London with Ai-Lan Zhu in title role. Production performed 20 February 2003. Puccini 22 December 1858-29 November 1924.

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini at Royal Albert Hall, London with Ai-Lan Zhu. Production . Chorus. performed 20 February 2003. Puccini 22 December 1858-29 November 1924.

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini at Royal Albert Hall, London with Ai-Lan Zhu. Production performed 20 February 2003. Puccini 22 December 1858-29 November 1924. Red kimono.

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini at Royal Albert Hall, London with Ai-Lan Zhu and Carlo Scibelli. Production performed 20 February 2003. Puccini 22 December 1858-29 November 1924. Red kimono.

On stage, a young boy extra, one of cast of three-hundred, in costume backstage. waiting for his call to go on stage in Franco Zeffirelli's production of La Bohème by Puccini, New Israeli Opera, 1997.

Stagehands folding backdrop Stagehands folding a backdrop before a performance of Franco Zeffirelli's production of La Bohème by Puccini, New Israeli Opera, 1997.

Stage hands handling the scenery in Zeffirelli 's production of La Bohème by Puccini. Stagehands bringing a platform onto the stage to put underneath artificial snow in Franco Zeffirelli's production of La Bohème, New Israeli Opera, 1997.

Two extras waiting in the wings next to deputy stage manager in Zeffirelli's production of La Bohème by Puccini Backstage extras waiting to go on stage in a Franco Zeffirelli's production of La Bohème, New Israeli Opera, 1997.

Chorus members backstage entering the stage in Christopher Alden's production of Madama Butterfly by Puccini at the New Israeli Opera, Tel Aviv, 1998.

Victorien Sardou - portrait of the French dramatist, playwright and librettist, for Tosca (Puccini). Also librettist for Offenbach, Saint-Saens & others. 5 September 1831 - 8 November 1908.

La Bohème - opera by Giacomo Puccini. Royal Opera with Angela Gheorghiu as Mimi and Tito Beltran as Rodolfo. Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Puccini - Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

La Bohème - opera by Giacomo Puccini. Curtain call, Angela Gheorghiu as Mimi (middle). Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Puccini - Italian composer, 23 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Giacomo Puccini - scene from his opera 'Manon Lescaut' - tinted colour postcard - caption: Manon au Cours La Reine - 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924

Giacomo Puccini - scene from his opera 'Manon Lescaut' - - caption: Manon et le Chevalier Des Grieux a Paris - 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924. Tinted postcard

Tosca - opera by Giacomo Puccini with Cheryl Barker (Floria Tosca) at the Coliseum, London. Opened 21 November 2002. Puccini: Italian, composer, 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Tosca - opera by Giacomo Puccini with Peter Coleman-Wright (Baron Scarpia) and Cheryl Barker (Floria Tosca) at the Coliseum, London. Opened 21 November 2002. Puccini: Italian, composer, 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Tosca - opera by Giacomo Puccini with Peter Coleman-Wright (Baron Scarpia) at the Coliseum, London. Opened 21 November 2002. Puccini: Italian, composer, 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Tosca - opera by Giacomo Puccini with Cheryl Barker (Floria Tosca) at the Coliseum, London. Opened 21 November 2002. Puccini: Italian, composer, 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Tosca - opera by Giacomo Puccini with Cheryl Barker (Floria Tosca) and John Hudson (Mario Cavaradossi) at the Coliseum, London. Opened 21 November 2002. Puccini: Italian, composer, 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Tosca - opera by Giacomo Puccini with Cheryl Barker (Floria Tosca) at the Coliseum, London. Opened 21 November 2002. Puccini: Italian, composer, 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.

Tosca - opera by Giacomo Puccini with John Hudson (Mario Cavaradossi) at the Coliseum, London. Opened 21 November 2002. Puccini: Italian, composer, 22 December 1858 - 29 November 1924.