Puccini - La Fanciulla del West / Zampieri, Domingo, Pons, Bertocchi, Maazel, La Scala Opera
Puccini's Wild West opera has the California gold rush as its dramatic backdrop for a story in which Minnie, the only woman in a mining camp, gambles on her one chance of happiness. Lorin Maazel conducts a fine cast in Jonathan Miller's 1991 production of the compelling and evocative opera, which Puccini himself considered his best work.
Press Reviews"Dramatically, a fine singing/acting cast keeps the action taut, ensuring a powerful build-up to the near-harrowing conclusion. Lorin Maazel, as usual, can be relied upon to coax the orchestra into making the most of the musical high spots. " (Musicweb International)
"[Maazel's] direction makes one marvel afresh at the imagination and colour in this score, distinct from other Puccini operas in its obsession with the whole-tone scale." (Gramophone)
CastProduction
Company: Teatro alla Scala
Stage Director: Jonathan Miller
Disc Information
Catalogue Number: OALS3004D
Date of Performance: 1991
Running Time: 144 minutes
Sound: Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Subtitles: EN
Label: Opus Arte
