A gripping sense of melodrama, a glorious facility with striking
melodies, and the allure of his heroines have made Puccini (1858-1924) the
composer for people who think they don't like opera. A popularizer? Perhaps--but
his operas offer some of the most emotionally absorbing experiences in the
repertory. Here
are his essential recordings.
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