1. Puccini - Noun
2. Puccini - Proper noun
Italian operatic composer noted for the dramatic realism of his operas (1858-1924)
Source: WordNetAfter his death, a mausoleum was created in the Villa Puccini and the composer is buried there in the chapel, along with his wife and son who died later. Source: Internet
A lyrical andante based on Tosca's act 1 motif, this is perhaps the opera's best-known aria, yet was regarded by Puccini as a mistake; Greenfield, p. 136 he considered eliminating it since it held up the action. Source: Internet
Although Giulio Ricordi, head of Casa Ricordi, was supportive of Puccini while Manon Lescaut was still in development, the Casa Ricordi board of directors was considering cutting off Puccini's financial support. Source: Internet
Although Puccini was granted a small monthly stipend by the Congregation of Charity in Rome ( Congregazione di caritá main), he frequently had to pawn his possessions to cover basic expenses. Source: Internet
After Ricordi won, Puccini lost interest and never composed the opera. Source: Internet
Baron Fassini Camossi, the former Italian diplomat to China, gave Puccini as a gift a music box which played a number of Chinese melodies. Source: Internet