Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
Jul 28, 1983 · 2h 20m
Director
John Vernon, Piero FaggioniOverview
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.
Cast of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
Plácido DomingoDick Johnson
Carol NeblettMinnie- Silvano CarroliJack Rance
Robert LloydAshby- John RawnsleySonora
- Gwynne HowellJake Wallace
- John DobsonTrin
- Norman WelsbySid
Francis EgertonNick- Tom McDonellBello
- Paul CrookHarry
Robin LeggateJoe- Ian CaddyHappy
- Paul HudsonBilly Jackrabbit
- John GibbsJosé Castro
Nello SantiConductor- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Crew of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
About Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
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…
When was Puccini's La Fanciulla del West released?
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West was released on July 28, 1983.
How long is Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
Who directed Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West was directed by John Vernon and Piero Faggioni.
Who is in the cast of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
The cast of Puccini's La Fanciulla del West includes Plácido Domingo (Dick Johnson), Carol Neblett (Minnie), Silvano Carroli (Jack Rance), Robert Lloyd (Ashby) and John Rawnsley (Sonora).