Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
“Domingo and Neblett shine!”
Synopsis
La Fanciulla del West, Puccini's penultimate opera is based on a play by David Belasco set at the height of the notorious California gold rush. The composer took three years to complete the work, which, for him, marked a new stylish departure. With more modern harmonic combinations and local melodies, Puccini pieced together a far larger canvas than anything he had tackled before. In this recording, Piero Faggioni's highly detailed staging is matched by Ken Adam's superbly atmospheric sets. Carol Neblett sings the role of Minnie "The Girl of the Gold West," Placido Domingo is as ignitable as ever in the role of Dick Johnson, alias the bandit, Ramirez, and Silvano Carroli sings the sinister sheriff, Jack Rance. Conducted by Nello Santi.
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Plácido Domingo
Dick Johnson
Carol Neblett
Minnie
Silvano Carroli
Jack Rance
Robert Lloyd
Ashby
John Rawnsley
Sonora
Gwynne Howell
Jake Wallace
John Dobson
Trin
Norman Welsby
Sid
Francis Egerton
Nick
Tom McDonell
Bello
Paul Crook
Harry
Robin Leggate
Joe
Ian Caddy
Happy
Paul Hudson
Billy Jackrabbit
John Gibbs
José Castro
Nello Santi
Conductor
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Vernon, Piero Faggioni
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlo Zangarini, David Belasco
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Kultur Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Vernon, Piero Faggioni
Carlo Zangarini, David Belasco
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
John Vernon
Director
Carlo Zangarini
Writer
Piero Faggioni
Director
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Puccini's La Fanciulla del West about?
La Fanciulla del West, Puccini's penultimate opera is based on a play by David Belasco set at the height of the notorious California gold rush. The composer took three years to complete the work, which, for him, marked a new stylish departure. With more modern harmonic combinations and local melodies, Puccini pieced together a far larger canvas than anything he had tackled before. In this recording, Piero Faggioni's highly detailed staging is matched by Ken Adam's superbly atmospheric sets. Carol Neblett sings the role of Minnie "The Girl of the Gold West," Placido Domingo is as ignitable as ever in the role of Dick Johnson, alias the bandit, Ramirez, and Silvano Carroli sings the sinister sheriff, Jack Rance. Conducted by Nello Santi.
Who directed Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West was directed by John Vernon, Piero Faggioni.
Who stars in Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
The principal cast of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West includes Plácido Domingo, Carol Neblett, Silvano Carroli, Robert Lloyd, John Rawnsley.
When was Puccini's La Fanciulla del West released and how long is it?
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puccini's La Fanciulla del West was composed by Giacomo Puccini.