Puccini Collection

Madame Butterfly
Cover of the score of Madame Butterfly by Puccini

La Boheme Opera Score by Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly) an opera in three acts, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Puccini / Turandot
Portrait of Princess Turandot

Tosca - Music Cover
Sarah Bernhardt in the title role of Puccinis Tosca

PUCCINI: TOSCA POSTER, 1900. Poster by Hohenstein for the first production of Puccini s
PUCCINI: TOSCA POSTER, 1900. Poster by Hohenstein for the first production of Puccinis opera Tosca, 1900

Poster for the Opera Tosca by G. Puccini, 1899. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Poster for the Opera Tosca by G. Puccini, 1899. Private Collection

Madam Butterfly
A female attendant helps Madama Butterfly to dress

Poster for the opera Turandot at the Teatro alla Scala, 1926. Found in the Collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Poster for the Opera Madama Butterfly by G. Puccini. Private Collection

LA Boheme / Puccini / III
La BOHEME Act III: outside in the snow, Rodolfo declares that he loves Mimi more than anything else in the world Date: late 19th century

LA Boheme / Puccini / I
La BOHEME Act I: within the first few minutes of meeting, Rodolfo and Mimi declare their love for each other Date: late 19th century

Puccini Leans on Piano
GIACOMO PUCCINI leans on the piano, a cigarette dangling from the side of his mouth

Scene from the opera, Madame Butterfly, by Giacomo Puccini
The lead character, Cio-Cio San (Madame Butterfly) in Puccinis opera in three acts. Date: c.1910

Turandot Liebig 2
Ping, Pang and Pong, three courtiers

Giacomo Puccini
GIACOMO PUCCINI Italian opera composer in middle age

Caruso as Pinkerton
Signed self-caricature by the opera singer Enrico Caruso : Caruso as Lieutenant Pinkerton

Puccini Mascagni Franche
GIACOMO PUCCINI with Mascagni (left) and Franchetti (centre) at Milan in 1893

Blanche Bates / Butterfly
Blanche Bates in the stage play Madam Butterfly by Long & Belasco on which the opera is based

Scene from the opera, Madame Butterfly, by Giacomo Puccini: Cio Cio Sans uncle, the Bonze, interrupts her marriage ceremony to Lieutenant Colonel F. B

Poster for the opera Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica) by Giacomo Puccini, 1918. Found in the Collection of Civica Raccolta delle Stampe Archille Bertarelli

Portrait of the Composer Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), 1903. Found in the Collection of Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi, Lucca

Gertrude Callam, as Rosina
Gertrude Callam, soprano, as Rosina in The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini

Puccini / Butterfly / Record
Complete on 16 records, at 4 shillings and sixpence each, or complete for three pounds and twelve shillings - at least 100 pounds in todays money !

Puccini / Boheme / Paris
LA BOHEME assorted scenes from the first Paris performance

Puccini Butterfly Letter
Finally, a letter from Pinkerton

Tino Pattiera (1890-1966) as Mario Cavaradossi in the opera "Tosca" by Giacomo Puccini, 1922. Private Collection

Figure with face of Giacomo Puccini, 1896. Private Collection

Stage design for the Opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. Creator: Bazzani, Luigi (1836-1927)
Stage design for the Opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. Found in the collection of the Archivio Storico Ricordi

Poster for the opera La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini, 1895. Creator: Forain, Jean-Louis (1852-1931)
Poster for the opera La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini, 1895. Private Collection

Music cover, Turandot, opera by Giacomo Puccini - separate vocal numbers Date: 1926

Music cover, Puccini, Madame Butterfly (German edition)
Music cover, Puccini, Madame Butterfly (German edition, Die Kleine Frau Schmetterling, containing three individual items for vocalists and piano). 1910

GIACOMO PUCCINI/STUDIO
GIACOMO PUCCINI Italian composer's studio at Torre del Lago, on the second anniversary of his death Date: 1858 - 1924

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grass swinging in the wind Date: 08/02/2006

Poster for the opera La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini, 1895. Private Collection

A New Butterfly - Madame Tamaki Miura
Madame Tamaki Miura (1884-1946), Japanese opera singer, whose most famous part was in Puccinis Madame Butterfly. Pictured in The Tatler magazine in June 1915 at the time she was appearing in the role

Mascagni, Franchetti and Puccini
ALBERTO FRANCHETTI (1860 - 1942), Italian composer (with Mascagni on left and Puccini on right)

Huttenes As Turndot
Hanni Huttenes as Turandot in a German production at Chemnitz Date: first performed 1926

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Italy, Tuscany, Lucca, Bronze statue of Giacomo Puccini in front of his birthplace Casa natale, now a museum

La danza Pastorale, 1908. Found in the Collection of Fondazione Il Vittoriale degli Italiani

La Boheme - Puccini - Act II - Toy Seller and Children
La Boheme by G. Giacosa and L. Illica with music by Giacomo Puccini - a scene from the premiere performance showing the original stage props in action

Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini, 1858 - 1924. Italian opera composer. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Giacomo Puccini, 1858-1924. Italian Composer. Portrait By Chase Emerson. American Artist 1874-1922

Cover of the Libretto of opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, 1899. Private Collection

La Boheme, opera by Giacomo Puccini
LA BOHEME - the last scene of Act Three Date: 1896

Puccini Photo
GIACOMO PUCCINI fairly early in his career Date: 1858 - 1924

PUCCINI: TURANDOT, 1926. Costume sketch by U. Brunelleschi for the first production, 1926, of Giacomo Puccinis opera Turandot

FILM: LA BOHEME, 1926. Lilian Gish as Mimi and John Gilbert as Rodolphe in a silent movie, 1926, based on Giacomo Puccinis opera and directed by King Vidor

Portrait of the Composer Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), c. 1890. Private Collection

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Giacomo Puccini, the renowned Italian composer of operas, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his captivating compositions. From the tragic tale of Madame Butterfly to the timeless La Boheme Opera Score, Puccini's genius shines through every note. One cannot help but be moved by the haunting melodies and emotional depth found in Puccini's works. His opera Turandot transports audiences to ancient China, while Tosca takes us on a thrilling journey filled with passion and intrigue. The posters for these iconic productions are testaments to Puccini's enduring legacy. The striking poster for Madama Butterfly captures the essence of this heart-wrenching story, while the one for La Boheme invites us into a bohemian world full of love and longing. Puccini's talent is further showcased in his composition for Tosca - a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The poster from its first production in 1900 reflects Hohenstein's artistic vision perfectly. With each new performance or rendition, Puccini continues to captivate audiences around the globe. Whether it is through his enchanting melodies or powerful storytelling, his music resonates deeply within our souls. So let us immerse ourselves in the enchanting world created by Giacomo Puccini - where emotions run high and hearts are forever touched. Experience Madame Butterfly's heartbreaking tragedy or join Rodolfo and Mimi as they navigate love and loss in La Boheme. Let us be transported to far-off lands like Turandot or witness Tosca's gripping tale unfold before our eyes. In every note he composed, Giacomo Puccini gifted humanity with something truly extraordinary - a timeless treasure that will continue to inspire generations to come.