Happy Giacomo Puccini's birthday!
December 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Happy Giacomo Puccini's birthday!
Before he leaves office for the final time, President Joe Biden will serenade President-elect Donald Trump with a selection from Puccini’s La bohème
Before he leaves office for the final time, President Joe Biden plans to pen President-elect Donald Trump a letter, CNN is told.
Biden plans to leave Trump a letter, following modern presidential tradition | CNN Politics
Before he leaves office for the final time, President Joe Biden plans to pen President-elect Donald Trump a letter, CNN is told.
www.cnn.com
January 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Before he leaves office for the final time, President Joe Biden will serenade President-elect Donald Trump with a selection from Puccini’s La bohème
Lunch slice from puccini's in Carmel
May 27, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Lunch slice from puccini's in Carmel
Puccini's back and he's dropping new beats
February 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Puccini's back and he's dropping new beats
La Bohème – noirish reframing of Puccini’s classic weepy
La Bohème – noirish reframing of Puccini’s classic weepy
Floris Visser’s stylish bohemia recalls Brassaï’s Paris, while Puccini’s score is delivered with crispness and elasticity
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
La Bohème – noirish reframing of Puccini’s classic weepy
They're talking about Puccini's La bohème on the radio but I keep hearing "Puccini's Lava Lamp"
March 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
They're talking about Puccini's La bohème on the radio but I keep hearing "Puccini's Lava Lamp"
The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Puccini’s 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza.
UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after protest
The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Puccini’s 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza.
l.euronews.com
August 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The Royal Ballet and Opera has cancelled a planned 2026 performance of Puccini’s 'Tosca' at the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, after 182 staff signed a letter condemning the organisation's stance on Gaza.
What was Puccini's favourite curry?
Nessun Korma.
Nessun Korma.
February 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM
What was Puccini's favourite curry?
Nessun Korma.
Nessun Korma.
(me at an orgy)
Oh mister super large penis must think he's really something huh? But can he do this?!
(plays heartbreaking rendition of Puccini's Nessun Dorma on his concert kazoo)
Oh mister super large penis must think he's really something huh? But can he do this?!
(plays heartbreaking rendition of Puccini's Nessun Dorma on his concert kazoo)
July 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
(me at an orgy)
Oh mister super large penis must think he's really something huh? But can he do this?!
(plays heartbreaking rendition of Puccini's Nessun Dorma on his concert kazoo)
Oh mister super large penis must think he's really something huh? But can he do this?!
(plays heartbreaking rendition of Puccini's Nessun Dorma on his concert kazoo)
“Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s final opera Turandot, performed at Trinity Leeds by the much-missed tenor Rafael Rojas (1963–2022).
March 24, 2026 at 10:38 AM
“Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s final opera Turandot, performed at Trinity Leeds by the much-missed tenor Rafael Rojas (1963–2022).
Opera in the Outfield tonight at Nats Park. One of my favorite local festivities.
Puccini's Turandot
Puccini's Turandot
August 25, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Opera in the Outfield tonight at Nats Park. One of my favorite local festivities.
Puccini's Turandot
Puccini's Turandot
My (very) recent @GramophoneMag Collection on Puccini's Madama Butterfly is now available online 🦋
www.gramophone.co.uk/features/art...
www.gramophone.co.uk/features/art...
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly: the greatest recordings
Its premiere was a disaster but Puccini’s tear-jerker Madama Butterfly soon established itself as a perennial favourite. Mark Pullinger surveys almost a century of recordings
www.gramophone.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 7:40 AM
My (very) recent @GramophoneMag Collection on Puccini's Madama Butterfly is now available online 🦋
www.gramophone.co.uk/features/art...
www.gramophone.co.uk/features/art...
April 17, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Is this the thread where I point out that Puccini’s estate sued him for taking the “Music of the Night” melody from La Fanciulla del West and it was settled out of court?
May 11, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Is this the thread where I point out that Puccini’s estate sued him for taking the “Music of the Night” melody from La Fanciulla del West and it was settled out of court?
“Un Bel Di” from Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Tosca.”
That’s “A Beautiful Day” in Italian.
That’s “A Beautiful Day” in Italian.
October 16, 2025 at 2:04 AM
“Un Bel Di” from Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Tosca.”
That’s “A Beautiful Day” in Italian.
That’s “A Beautiful Day” in Italian.
Puccini's "Madama Butterly" - originally in two acts and not well received at the time - premiered at La Scala on 17 February 1904.
February 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Puccini's "Madama Butterly" - originally in two acts and not well received at the time - premiered at La Scala on 17 February 1904.
Puccini's Turandot, left incomplete when the composer died, premiered at La Scala one hundred years ago today, and to be sure It Has Its Issues, but good gosh what a lot of spectacular music it also has.
April 25, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Puccini's Turandot, left incomplete when the composer died, premiered at La Scala one hundred years ago today, and to be sure It Has Its Issues, but good gosh what a lot of spectacular music it also has.
Trust Nessun Dorma to elicit a moment of catharsis..
Tenor Jonathan Tetelman joins Emilio Piano and breaks into a commanding rendition of "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's Turandot, to the wonderful surprise of restaurant patrons at the Zimt & Zucker Kaffeehaus in Berlin, Germany.
Yes, it's planned 😑
Tenor Jonathan Tetelman joins Emilio Piano and breaks into a commanding rendition of "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's Turandot, to the wonderful surprise of restaurant patrons at the Zimt & Zucker Kaffeehaus in Berlin, Germany.
Yes, it's planned 😑
August 28, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Trust Nessun Dorma to elicit a moment of catharsis..
Tenor Jonathan Tetelman joins Emilio Piano and breaks into a commanding rendition of "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's Turandot, to the wonderful surprise of restaurant patrons at the Zimt & Zucker Kaffeehaus in Berlin, Germany.
Yes, it's planned 😑
Tenor Jonathan Tetelman joins Emilio Piano and breaks into a commanding rendition of "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's Turandot, to the wonderful surprise of restaurant patrons at the Zimt & Zucker Kaffeehaus in Berlin, Germany.
Yes, it's planned 😑
Giacomo Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly premiered #OnThisDay in 1904. Ganna Walska wore this c. 1923 Erté designed painted silk kimono to portray Cio-Cio-San. The press weren't overly complimentary of Walska's voice, but she must have looked stunning. LACMA collection. #costume #fashionhistory
February 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Giacomo Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly premiered #OnThisDay in 1904. Ganna Walska wore this c. 1923 Erté designed painted silk kimono to portray Cio-Cio-San. The press weren't overly complimentary of Walska's voice, but she must have looked stunning. LACMA collection. #costume #fashionhistory
Their Vogliatemi Bene duet, from Puccini‘s Madame Butterfly, is extremely well regarded...
September 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Their Vogliatemi Bene duet, from Puccini‘s Madame Butterfly, is extremely well regarded...
I'll be on Radio 3 this evening, chatting to Andrew McGregor about a memorable production of Manon Lescaut, which is being broadcast to mark the Puccini centenary.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
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BBC Radio 3 - Opera on 3, Puccini's Manon Lescaut
An acclaimed Royal Opera performance to mark the 100th anniversary of Puccini's death.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2024 at 9:48 AM
I'll be on Radio 3 this evening, chatting to Andrew McGregor about a memorable production of Manon Lescaut, which is being broadcast to mark the Puccini centenary.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
The 2025 NordicFuzzcon opera! First clip: the trio "Io so che alle sue pene" from Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly. @nordicfuzzcon.org opera orchestra led by @vozzy.bsky.social , and vocal talents @beeton5.bsky.social @egyptianqbeauty.bsky.social #operafurry #furryfandom #furrymusician #fursuit 🦋🐴🎶
March 3, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The 2025 NordicFuzzcon opera! First clip: the trio "Io so che alle sue pene" from Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly. @nordicfuzzcon.org opera orchestra led by @vozzy.bsky.social , and vocal talents @beeton5.bsky.social @egyptianqbeauty.bsky.social #operafurry #furryfandom #furrymusician #fursuit 🦋🐴🎶
A full 14 years before Puccini’s opera premiered!
September 28, 2026 at 11:24 PM
A full 14 years before Puccini’s opera premiered!