Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli
Synopsis
Puccini’s La fanciulla del West opened the 2017/18 opera season at Naples’ Teatro di San Carlo, returning to the theatre after more than four decades. Set in the California Gold Rush, this Western drama follows Minnie, the resourceful owner of a miners’ saloon, whose love for the mysterious Dick Johnson challenges the authority of Sheriff Jack Rance. The new production, directed and designed by Hugo De Ana, combines expansive stage scenery and atmospheric lighting to evoke the rugged world of the American frontier. Juraj Valčuha conducts the Teatro di San Carlo Orchestra and Chorus, with Emily Magee as Minnie, Roberto Aronica as Dick Johnson and Claudio Sgura as Jack Rance.
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Emily Magee
Minnie
Roberto Aronica
Dick Johnson
Claudio Sgura
Jack Rance
Bruno Lazzaretti
Nick
John Paul Huckle
Ashby
Gianfranco Montresor
Sonora
Paolo Maria Orecchia
Sid
Antonello Ceron
Trin
Tommaso Barea
Bello
Orlando Polidoro
Harry
Enrico Cossutta
Joe
Ivan Marino
Happy
Donato Di Gioia
Larkens
Enrico Marchesini
Billy Jackrabbit
Alessandra Visentin
Wowkle
Carlo Checchi
Jake Wallace
Francesco Musinu
José Castro
Armando Valentino
Un Postiglione
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juraj Valčuha
- Screenplay & Story
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Teatro di San Carlo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juraj Valčuha
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Puccini
Writer
Juraj Valčuha
Director
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What is Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli about?
Puccini’s La fanciulla del West opened the 2017/18 opera season at Naples’ Teatro di San Carlo, returning to the theatre after more than four decades. Set in the California Gold Rush, this Western drama follows Minnie, the resourceful owner of a miners’ saloon, whose love for the mysterious Dick Johnson challenges the authority of Sheriff Jack Rance. The new production, directed and designed by Hugo De Ana, combines expansive stage scenery and atmospheric lighting to evoke the rugged world of the American frontier. Juraj Valčuha conducts the Teatro di San Carlo Orchestra and Chorus, with Emily Magee as Minnie, Roberto Aronica as Dick Johnson and Claudio Sgura as Jack Rance.
Who directed Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli?
Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli was directed by Juraj Valčuha.
Who stars in Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli?
The principal cast of Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli includes Emily Magee, Roberto Aronica, Claudio Sgura, Bruno Lazzaretti, John Paul Huckle.
When was Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli released and how long is it?
Puccini: La Fanciulla del West - Teatro di San Carlo Napoli was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.