Gianni Schicchi is the only comic opera by Giacomo Puccini. It is set in Florence, Italy, in 1299 and is based upon a true story told by Dante in his "Inferno". Buoso Donati, a rich Florentine merchant, has died and left his money to the church. Before the news of his death gets out the family persuade a local character, Gianni Schicchi, to impersonate Donati and change the will. He does so, with unexpected consequences.
A special production for television with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Russell Channell.
Producer PETER COATES
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