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Luigi Illica
AuthorBooks · Second hand1857-1919
Luigi Illica was an Italian librettist who wrote for Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, Alfredo Catalani, Umberto Giordano, Baron Alberto Franchetti and other important Italian composers. His most famous opera libretti are those for La bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Andrea Chénier.
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About Luigi Illica
Birth
1857
Death
1919
Luigi Illica was an Italian librettist who wrote for Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, Alfredo Catalani, Umberto Giordano, Baron Alberto Franchetti and other important Italian composers. His most famous opera libretti are those for La bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Andrea Chénier.
Luigi Illica was a prolific Italian librettist who left an indelible mark on the history of opera.
His most notable work, Andrea Chénier, remains a fundamental pillar of the global operatic repertoire.
He collaborated closely with the legendary composer Giacomo Puccini, creating unforgettable pieces together.
Throughout his career, Illica wrote a total of 35 works spanning various literary genres.
Born in Castell'Arquato, his multifaceted talent also allowed him to excel as a journalist, poet, and playwright.
