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Giacomo Puccini was born on December 22, 1858 in Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy. Public records list Giacomo Puccini as an opera composer, politician and conductor. Death is recorded on November 29, 1924, at the age of 65. Credited works include La bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly.
My Take
Puccini is, for my money, the most emotionally manipulative composer in the best possible way. Born into a long line of musicians in Lucca, he inherited a craft and then perfected the art of the unforgettable melody. La bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly: each can grab you by the throat in a single phrase. I'm especially moved by Butterfly's tragedy set in Japan, the ache of cultural collision rendered in pure sound. That he died in 1924 leaving Turandot unfinished only adds to the mystique. A century later his sorrowful beauty hasn't faded one bit, which is the truest test of greatness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Giacomo Puccini
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャコモ・プッチーニ
- Reading
- じゃこも・ぷっちーに
- Born
- December 22, 1858 – November 29, 1924
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy
- Occupation
- opera composer / composer / politician / conductor / organist
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | La bohème | — | |
| Notable work | Tosca | — | |
| Notable work | Madama Butterfly | — | |
| Notable work | Turandot | — | |
| Notable work | Gianni Schicchi | — | |
| Notable work | Crisantemi | — |
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Giacomo Puccini born?
Born December 22, 1858.
When did Giacomo Puccini die?
Died November 29, 1924, aged 65.
Where was Giacomo Puccini from?
Giacomo Puccini was from Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy.
What did Giacomo Puccini do?
Giacomo Puccini worked as opera composer, composer, politician, conductor, organist.
What was Giacomo Puccini known for?
Notable works include La bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly.