Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi
Synopsis
The farce Gianni Schicchi is the triptych’s third and final chapter. In 2012 at the Puccini Plus Festival, the Opéra de Lyon presented Puccini’s Il trittico over the course of several evenings. The plot is set in Florence in the 13th century. The elderly Buoso Donati has just died and willed all of his worldly goods to the clergy. His panic-stricken family calls on Gianni Schicchi, who decides to impersonate the deceased man in order to dictate a new will to the notary. Malicious and strategic, Schicchi takes advantage of the situation to steal the old man’s belongings for himself. The triptych's final installment, this unconventional operatic masterpiece closes on the radiant smiles of its comedic lovers.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi.
list13
More Like Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi about?
The farce Gianni Schicchi is the triptych’s third and final chapter. In 2012 at the Puccini Plus Festival, the Opéra de Lyon presented Puccini’s Il trittico over the course of several evenings. The plot is set in Florence in the 13th century. The elderly Buoso Donati has just died and willed all of his worldly goods to the clergy. His panic-stricken family calls on Gianni Schicchi, who decides to impersonate the deceased man in order to dictate a new will to the notary. Malicious and strategic, Schicchi takes advantage of the situation to steal the old man’s belongings for himself. The triptych's final installment, this unconventional operatic masterpiece closes on the radiant smiles of its comedic lovers.
Who directed Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi?
Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi?
The principal cast of Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi includes Werner Van Mechelen, Ivana Rusko, Natascha Petrinsky, Saimir Pirgu, Wynne Evans.
When was Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi released and how long is it?
Il trittico - Gianni Schicchi was released in 2012 with a total runtime of Unknown.