What does Violence, Sex, and Love have to do with Puccini?
An introduction to Il Trittico:
Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi

We say, Everything! All three topics are central to each of the operas. We look at how Puccini worked together
with the librettists to create the most effective dramatic situations possible, while at the same time
he was acutely aware of visual aspects of the operas being a significant part of theatrical atmosphere.