Puccini three ways
Puccini’s evening of one-act operas Il Trittico seems to be riding a wave of popularity over the last few years, with a new production at the Met and several high-profile productions in America and Europe.
31 pieces since 2009 — in 10 roles, at 7 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
2 pieces as Royal Opera House — stats above show all coverage for Eva-Maria Westbroek.
View allPuccini’s evening of one-act operas Il Trittico seems to be riding a wave of popularity over the last few years, with a new production at the Met and several high-profile productions in America and Europe.
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