Credits:

Carlo Rizzi

Description:

A Miracle of the Century: The Rediscovery of a Lost Autograph Score!Puccinis hidden masterpiece, *La Rondine*, is revived in its true form after 100 years. Based on newly discovered materials, this is the worlds first complete recording of the work in a historically critical edition that reveals the full scope of the composition and its four versions!Among Giacomo Puccinis (18581924) operatic works, *La Rondine* is the masterpiece that has endured the most extraordinary fate. Following the miraculous rediscovery of Puccinis autograph scorewhich had long been considered lost or destroyed and remained a mystery in the music worldall extant primary historical sources were thoroughly examined. Correcting the countless errors found in previous published scores, this historic publicationa must-have for all opera fans, scholars, and performerspresents the fresh, vibrant music as Puccini originally inte