Puccini's La Fanciulla del West (1983)
Domingo and Neblett shine!
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
- Plácido Domingo - Dick Johnson
- Carol Neblett - Minnie
- Silvano Carroli - Jack Rance
- Robert Lloyd - Ashby
- John Rawnsley - Sonora
- Gwynne Howell - Jake Wallace
- John Dobson - Trin
- Norman Welsby - Sid
- Francis Egerton - Nick
- Tom McDonell - Bello
Screenplay
- Carlo Zangarini
- David Belasco (Original Story)
Keywords
opera, puccini
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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.
- Who directed Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
- Puccini's La Fanciulla del West was directed by John Vernon, Piero Faggioni.
- Who stars in Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
- Puccini's La Fanciulla del West stars Plácido Domingo, Carol Neblett, Silvano Carroli, Robert Lloyd, John Rawnsley, Gwynne Howell.
- How long is Puccini's La Fanciulla del West?
- Puccini's La Fanciulla del West has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- Where was Puccini's La Fanciulla del West produced?
- Puccini's La Fanciulla del West was produced in United Kingdom.