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Giacomo Puccini (22 December 1858–29 November 1924)
Opera Arias for Piano
Luke Faulkner

Tracklist:

00:00 Vissi d'arte, from Tosca
03:03 E lucevan le stelle, from Tosca
05:34 Coro a bocca chiusa (Humming Chorus), from Madama Butterfly
09:10 O mio babbino caro, from Gianni Schicchi
11:26 Recondita armonia, from Tosca
13:56 Donna non vidi mai, from Manon Lescaut
16:17 Nessun dorma, from Turandot
19:12 Un bel dì vedremo, from Madama Butterfly
23:07 Che gelida manina, from La Bohéme
27:08 Quando m’en vo (Musetta's Waltz), from La Bohéme
29:29 Sì, mi chiamano Mimì, from La Bohéme

All tracks arranged by Luke Faulkner, except Vissi d'arte / Donna non vidi mai / Sì, mi chiamano Mimì arranged by Luca Moscardi

Giacomo Puccini was a master of melody, and his operas are filled with some of the most beautiful and unforgettable tunes in classical music. Arias like “Nessun dorma” from Turandot, “O mio babbino caro” from Gianni Schicchi, and “Un bel dì vedremo” from Madama Butterfly are universally loved. Puccini had an extraordinary ability to capture and convey human emotions—love, sorrow, despair, hope, and joy. His operas are often described as emotionally "raw" or "direct," where the audience is drawn into the characters’ struggles and passions. The themes Puccini explored—love, betrayal, sacrifice, loss—are universal and timeless. Whether it’s the tragic love story of Rodolfo and Mimì in La Bohème, the loyalty and self-sacrifice of Cio-Cio-San in Madama Butterfly, or the fierce independence of Tosca, his characters embody emotions and experiences that resonate across centuries. His works speak to the core of human experience, making them relatable even today. These arrangements bring a new level of intimacy to Puccini's operatic masterpieces, highlighting the intense lyricism, rich harmonies, and dramatic dynamics that define his style—while also showcasing the versatility and expressive power of the piano.

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