Bidspirit Auktion | GIACOMO PUCCINI - ”Bohème” Poster

GIACOMO PUCCINI - ”Bohème” Poster 1911, Memories - WITH DEDICATION - Giacomo Puccini (Lucca, 22 December 1858[1] – Brussels, 29 November 1924) was an Italian composer, considered one of the greatest and most significant opera composers of all time. His early compositions were rooted in the Italian opera tradition of the late 19th century. However, Puccini subsequently successfully developed his work in a personal direction, including some themes of musical realism, a certain taste for exoticism and studying Richard Wagner's work both from a harmonic and orchestral point of view and for the use of the leitmotif technique. He received his musical training at the Milan conservatory, under the guidance of masters such as Antonio Bazzini and Amilcare Ponchielli. At the Conservatory he also made friends with Pietro Mascagni. Puccini's most famous works, considered repertoire for the major theaters of the world, are La bohème (1896), Tosca (1900), Madama Butterfly (1904) and Turandot (1924). The latter was not completed because the composer passed away, struck down by throat cancer (Puccini was a chain smoker), before being able to finish the last pages. Different endings were then added to the work: that of Franco Alfano (the first, contemporary with the world premiere and still most performed today); subsequently in the 21st century that by Luciano Berio, quite represented. There is no shortage of other proposals and studies for new completions. Poster of ”La Bohème” from 1911. Publisher Giulio Ricordi. Dedication: ” TO THE DEAREST COUSINS AND STUDENTS MARGHERITA AND MARIA CASSANELLO”. Beautiful briar frame included, with passepartout filed towards the inside. Absolute rarity, unmissable for theater and opera lovers!