150th Anniversary of the Birth of Puccini
In a special edition to mark the 150th anniversary of Puccini's birth, Tom Service visits some of the locations in Tuscany that meant so much to the composer throughout his life.
In a special edition to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Puccini, Tom Service visits some of the locations in Tuscany that meant so much to the composer, even when he had achieved international stardom. In the company of musicologist Roger Parker, he assesses Puccini's legacy, the reception of his music a century ago and now, his complicated relationships with women and their impact on the operas, and the importance of his works in the Italian opera scene after Verdi.
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- Sat 20 Dec 200812:15BBC Radio 3
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