“La rondine” is an opera by Giacomo Puccini performed at La Scala in Milan. The performance will be conducted by Riccardo Chailly, who explores the composer’s lesser-known title as part of the 100th anniversary of Puccini’s death. “La rondine” is a lengthy and difficult to implement opera, which was Puccini’s answer to a request for an operetta from the Carltheater in Vienna in 1914. Due to later considerations and global political events, in particular the outbreak of the First World War, the project changed, which finally premiered in Monte Carlo in 1917. The performance of “La rondine” at La Scala in Milan offers a rare opportunity to experience this lesser-known work by Puccini.
“La Rondine” deals with themes such as the search for true love, the meaning of freedom and the conflicts between societal expectations and individual desires. The opera is known for its emotional intensity and the musical beauty of Puccini’s compositions, which range from impassioned arias to rousing ensembles. Although “La Rondine” is not one of Puccini’s best-known works, it is appreciated for its refined music and sensitive portrayal of human emotions. The opera ends with a melancholy look at the unfulfilled dreams and longings of its characters.
La Rondine (The Swallow) is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini . The Italian libretto is by Giuseppe Adami, based on the literary original by Alfred Maria Willner and Heinz Reichert. The opera premiered in Monte Carlo in 1917.
The opera tells the story of an unfulfilled love and the longing for freedom. The action takes place in the 1910s and follows the protagonist Magda, a courtesan.
The opera La Rondine begins in a Paris salon, where Magda is in the company of wealthy men. Despite being surrounded by luxury and material wealth, she longs for true love and romantic fulfillment. One evening she meets the young student Ruggero and a deep bond develops between them. Magda decides to give up her previous life as a courtesan and enter into a relationship with Ruggero. They flee together to the south of France and enjoy their time of love and freedom in a picturesque seaside town. But her past catches up with Magda, and she begins to have doubts about her decision. When Ruggero learns of Magda’s past, he feels betrayed and hurt. The opera reaches its emotional climax when Magda is torn between her love for Ruggero and the need to put her past behind her. Ultimately, Magda decides to leave Ruggero to protect him from the social consequences of her past. She returns to her old life, leaving Ruggero in the loneliness and pain of their separation.
Conductor • Riccardo Chailly
Staging • Irina Brook
Sets and Costumes • Patrick Kinmonth
Magda • Mariangela Sicilia
Lisette • Rosalia Cid
Ruggero • Matteo Lippi
Prunier • Giovanni Sala
Rambaldo • Pietro Spagnoli
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The performance of "La Rondine" at La Scala in Milan offers a rare opportunity to experience this lesser-known work by Puccini. Under the musical direction of Riccardo Chailly and with his profound score that captures emotion and longing, the production promises to engage the audience and bring to life the beauty and complexity of Puccini's music.
The performance of "La Rondine" at La Scala in Milan offers a rare opportunity to experience this lesser-known work by Puccini. Under the musical direction of Riccardo Chailly and with his profound score that captures emotion and longing, the production promises to engage the audience and bring to life the beauty and complexity of Puccini's music.
The performance of "La Rondine" at La Scala in Milan offers a rare opportunity to experience this lesser-known work by Puccini. Under the musical direction of Riccardo Chailly and with his profound score that captures emotion and longing, the production promises to engage the audience and bring to life the beauty and complexity of Puccini's music.
The performance of "La Rondine" at La Scala in Milan offers a rare opportunity to experience this lesser-known work by Puccini. Under the musical direction of Riccardo Chailly and with his profound score that captures emotion and longing, the production promises to engage the audience and bring to life the beauty and complexity of Puccini's music.
The performance of "La Rondine" at La Scala in Milan offers a rare opportunity to experience this lesser-known work by Puccini. Under the musical direction of Riccardo Chailly and with his profound score that captures emotion and longing, the production promises to engage the audience and bring to life the beauty and complexity of Puccini's music.
The performance of "La Rondine" at La Scala in Milan offers a rare opportunity to experience this lesser-known work by Puccini. Under the musical direction of Riccardo Chailly and with his profound score that captures emotion and longing, the production promises to engage the audience and bring to life the beauty and complexity of Puccini's music.
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