Puccini, Giacomo. (1858–1924)

La Fanciulla del West. Opera in tre atti (dal dramma di David Belasco) di Guelfo Civinini e Carlo Zangarini.

Milano: G. Ricordi. 1910 [1910, Blindstamp: 12 10]. First edition, first issue.. Opera completa, riduzione di Carlo Carignani. Canto e Pianoforte. [2] (Dedication, Portrait), [8], 333, [1] p. [PN] 113300. 275 mm. Hopkinson 7A. Spine extremeties somewhat chipped, a few chipps to fron wrapper edges, overall a very good copy.


"La fanciulla del West" was commissioned by, and first performed at, the Metropolitan Opera in New York on December 10, 1910 with Met stars Enrico Caruso and Emmy Destinn for whom Puccini created the leading roles of Dick Johnson and Minnie. This was the first world premiere of an opera at the Met. (6393)


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