Vissi d'arte. Vissi d'amore.
"I live for art. I live for love." - From Giacomo Puccini's Tosca (1900)
Dive into the interesting and somewhat controversial life and works of Giacomo Puccini, regarded as the greatest composer of Italian opera after Giuseppe Verdi.
Learn more about him on the occasion of the centennial of his death from radio host and annotator Joanna Go.
Dr. Renato Lucas, professor, esteemed cellist, and President of the National Music Competition for Young Artists will discuss Puccini and opera in the Philippines.
His Excellency Marco Clemente, Ambassador of Italy to the Philippines will discuss the importance of opera in 21st century society.
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