“Puccini’s Rarities” is a concert that aims to honour the renowned Italian composer, Giacomo Puccini, on the 100th anniversary of his passing. This concert seeks to shed light on the versatility and breadth of Puccini’s musical genius by showcasing his instrumental works, such as String Quartet in D major, Crisantemi, Adagio in A major, Foglio d’Album, as well as solo vocal works beyond the realm of opera, including Terra e mare, Avanti Urania, and Sole e amore, etc. By exploring this lesser known aspect of Puccini’s works, the concert offers a fresh perspective on the composer’s artistic legacy.

String Quartet in D Major (Single Movement)

Tenor Solo

• A te
• Terra e mare
• Morire?

Piano Solo

• Piccolo Tango
• Pezzo per pianoforte
• Foglio d’Album

Mezzo-sopranoSolo

• Sole e amore
• E l’uccellino
• Casa mia, casa mia
• ‘Tu il cor mi strazi’ from opera Edgar

Piano Solo

• Adagio in A major
• Piccolo valzer

Baritone Solo

• Avanti Urania
• ‘Anima Santa’ from Le Villi
• Canto d’Anime
• ‘Questo amore vergogna mia’ from Edgar

Soprano Solo

• ‘Se come voi piccina io fossi’ from Le Villi
• ‘Chi il bel sogno di Doretta’ from La Rondine
• ‘Ore dolci e divine’ from La Rondine

String Quartet

• Three Minutes
• Three Fugues

Ensemble

• Inno a Diana
• Inno a Roma