Handy A to Z listing on one of the world's greatest opera composers. Translated from the Italian edition, this book describes over 500 Puccini related topics including all the complete music works, the singers, events, locations, and historical trivia that surrounded this legendary composer and the performances. It starts with a twenty page Chronology and also features a complete bibliography, discography and videography. This is not only the ultimate Puccini companion, but a great source of info on the history of opera during this golden era.
