Puccini e la sua Lucca - International Permanent Festival
Puccini e la sua Lucca - International Permanent Festival
Puccini e la sua Lucca - International Permanent Festival
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10:00 - 20:30
Monday
10:00 - 20:30
Tuesday
10:00 - 20:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 20:30
Thursday
10:00 - 20:30
Friday
10:00 - 20:30
Saturday
10:00 - 20:30
Sunday
10:00 - 20:30
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The only festival dedicated to Giacomo Puccini in his native city, Lucca. And the only PERMANENT FESTIVAL in the world, with concerts and events every day of the year, at 19hrs.AND EVERY EVENING WITH VARIED PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETERS AND PROGRAMS For detailed information and programs, please visit our official website
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Mary Y
Tucson, AZ21 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
For opera lovers, and especially for Puccini fans, this is a must. I went two consecutive evenings in June 2022. You get a discount on the second night by showing your previous night’s ticket. The program changes each night. However, both programs I saw included Nessun Dorma, in case you are hoping to hear that aria!
Each concert featured a soprano, a tenor and a pianist. The singers take turns and also sing duets. The singing is top-notch, and the acoustics are decent. I loved that the venue setup is intimate; you are very close to the performers.
Each concert featured a soprano, a tenor and a pianist. The singers take turns and also sing duets. The singing is top-notch, and the acoustics are decent. I loved that the venue setup is intimate; you are very close to the performers.
Written 25 October 2022
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JPV
Switzerland23 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Amazing concert, with extracts of some of Puccini’s most popular pieces … and others that were a delight to discover. The hour long concert and early evening schedule was perfect to fit in before supper and after a day of other activities. A must in Puccini’s Lucca
Written 22 September 2022
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Robert B
2 contributions
Aug 2022
It is really unfair of Tripadviser to pick a headline describing these events as poor. One bad review out of a thousand very positive reports, including the three ***** sidelined once one gets past the headline. Almost every review is from a person, like me, who really enjoyed these little events. Three top class performers, pianist, soprano and baritone producing beautiful music for €20 and all they can do is complain it was expensive and finished a little late for their dinner, though they apparantly enjoyed the actual performance.. Shame on them.
An hour of opera for that price and in that beautiful church was a great opportunity for the start to a pleasant evening. Well done Lucca.
An hour of opera for that price and in that beautiful church was a great opportunity for the start to a pleasant evening. Well done Lucca.
Written 29 August 2022
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Simon P
Henley-on-Thames, UK6 contributions
Jun 2022
Wonderful, unforgettable and 100% recommended!
In the cool and historic church of Santi Giovanni, the Puccini highlights (piano, soprano, tenor) were beautifully and passionately performed, and the standing ovation at the end was... inevitable. And a lovely atmosphere and thrilling encore.
Thank you the performers, an absolute highlight from a wonderful stay in Lucca for my wife and I.
(Quick advisory: our ticket suggested Piazza Antelminelli, but actually it was Piazza Santi Giovanni just around the corner)
In the cool and historic church of Santi Giovanni, the Puccini highlights (piano, soprano, tenor) were beautifully and passionately performed, and the standing ovation at the end was... inevitable. And a lovely atmosphere and thrilling encore.
Thank you the performers, an absolute highlight from a wonderful stay in Lucca for my wife and I.
(Quick advisory: our ticket suggested Piazza Antelminelli, but actually it was Piazza Santi Giovanni just around the corner)
Written 22 June 2022
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calzack
Skagen, Denmark125 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Absolutely a must when in Lucca. For 20 Euro you can't go wrong. Beautiful arias and excerpts from various Operas , but mainly Puccini.
But your Ticket at the spot and save some cash.
But your Ticket at the spot and save some cash.
Written 18 June 2022
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Maureen W
Florence, Italy108 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
To sit inside this magnificent church and listen to Puccini magic in all its glory was unforgettable . The Italian tenor had the real passionate throb and the soprano soared beyond the heights of the magnificent roof . Listening to inspiring music sung in Puccini s home town in his own language was to sit at the feet of the Master and retrace history - cannot recommend it highly enough to any music lover - we sang sole mio all the way home to our accommodation
Written 13 June 2022
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Tracey R
United Kingdom21 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Excellent acoustics for Friday's Puccini Opera Recitals! Well known as well as less familiar renditions. Beautifully delivered with an amazing pianist at the grand piano. Audience encouraged to wear masks and can self select seating. Paid €20 for my ticketwhich enableda discounted ticket the followingevening. Truly uplifting experience. Well worth the visit.
Written 4 June 2022
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ILMtraveler2
Leland, NC105 contributions
May 2022
The is a lovely musical evening in a lovely setting. The soprano and tenor alternate singing separately and together, accompanied by a highly skilled pianist, who also performs a couple of outstanding solos. The caliber of the performers was very high. Even is you only has a passing interest in opera, this is a great opportunity to hear lovely music in a lovely setting. We enjoyed it so much hat we went back a second night (and enjoyed two different performers). It was memorable to hear Puccini's music performed in his home town of Lucca. The theater was quite full so it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance.
Written 26 May 2022
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Becky L
San Francisco, CA18 contributions
Fantastic performance by some extraordinarily talented artists. We arrived 15 mins early to the oratory, no line and plenty of seating. Date of concert December 23, 2021. Highly recommended.
Written 24 December 2021
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ErikaManchesterUK
Holmfirth, UK192 contributions
Nov 2021 • Solo
Saw this - pre booked online - on a recent stay in Lucca. Lovely deconsecrated chapel next to the cathedral.
Two excellent performers who were accompanied by an equally excellent pianist.
Shame there weren't more people there to enjoy it on the night but this didn't detract from my enjoyment.
The performance lasted for an hour and included all the favourite arias.
I could've listened for another hour.
Well worth the money and I can highly recommend.
Two excellent performers who were accompanied by an equally excellent pianist.
Shame there weren't more people there to enjoy it on the night but this didn't detract from my enjoyment.
The performance lasted for an hour and included all the favourite arias.
I could've listened for another hour.
Well worth the money and I can highly recommend.
Written 21 November 2021
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Jan L
Lancaster District, UK4 contributions
I am visiting Lucca in July and would love to experience one of these concerts. I would really like to hear Nessun Dorma as I find it very emotional. Does anyone know which evening this would most likely be performed?
andrea c
Lucca, Italy37 contributions
dear Sir
are you sure to have commented the Puccini e la sua Lucca Festival concerts? Or were you commenting something else and possibly put the comment on the wrong page? Our attraction is radically different from what you describe...
Yours
ANDRA COLOMBINI
CHAIRMAN OF THE PUCCINI E LA SUA LUCCA FESTIVAL
XCaliforniaGirl
St. George, UT255 contributions
Tuesdays the performance is "Puccini's Women". Please explain. Is this selections from operas like Turandot sung by women? I am coming from America to see Puccini museum home and it would be a dream to hear his music sung live from one or two or his popular operas.
Gooramadda Olives
Rutherglen, Australia189 contributions
It is Puccini’s music sung by opera singers accompanied by a pianist.
Tommy Kok A
1 contribution
Is there a dress code? Or is short trousers ok in the summertime?
Ole G
Landshut, Germany122 contributions
Explicitly no dress code required : shorts and T-shirt are acceptable
Marina G
Valencia, Spain11 contributions
Me gustarÃa saber dónde lo hacen en verano y si se pueden comprar entradas por internet.
Un saludo
Mei
New York City, NY1 contribution
Are the concerts suitable for children? Our children are 4 and 6.
balloonmouse
Hampshire, UK76 contributions
Hmm, not sure. If they are very musical and Ok with sitting very quietly? I have only been a few times and didn’t see young children there.
jsrBrackley
brackley249 contributions
I have tickets for one of the performances, can someone please tell me what time the concert finishes as I am trying to figure out transport back to Pisa. Thank you
EDS_3425
Long Beach, CA4 contributions
The concert is about one hour; however, plan some time after the concert to walk around the city square and see the shops and other historical sites.
Ana Isabel L
Seville, Spain124 contributions
Me gustarÃa asistir al Festival Puccini el próximo mes de agosto. Yo me alojaré en Pisa y quiero saber si hay medio de transporte público para ir y volver al festival desde Pisa. O si el festival tiene algún medio propio de transporte para los asistentes.
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- Sun - Sat 10:00 - 20:30
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