Who is Puccini
What is Puccini's first name?
Giacomo
An opera is a dramatic _____ production
Music
True or false: "La Boheme" is one of Puccini's most famous works.
True
What was another name for World War I?
The Great War
What year was Puccini born?
1858
what is the focus of an opera?
text
How many acts are in "La Boheme"?
4
What were the years World War I occurred?
1914-1918
Where was Puccini from?
Italy
what is an opera similar to?
broadway musical or play
When did "La Boheme" premiere?
February 1, 1896
Who was fighting against Italy?
Austria-Hungary
Puccini is best known for what types of works?
Operas
What is the goal of an opera?
to tell a story
Where did "La Boheme" first premiere
Teatro Regio in Piedmont, Italy
What was the cause of World War I?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Where did Puccini study music?
Milan
What is the Italian word for "text"
libretto
Name one of the people who wrote the libretto for "La Boheme".
Illica and Giacosa
Why did Puccini receive criticism during the war?
because he was Italian and was working under an Austrian theatre.