Puccini: La Fanciulla del West 13 years old

This excellent Deutsche Grammophon Blu-ray DVD was made during a Metropolitan Opera company performance of “La Fanciulla del West” in December 2010. The performance marked the centenary of the world premiere of the opera at the old Metropolitan Opera in 1910 with Caruso as Ramirrez or Dick Johnson, Emmy Destinn as Minnie, Pasquale Amato as Jack Rance and Arturo Toscanini as the conductor. Puccini helped in the production of the opera and was present in the audience on the night of the premiere.

Credits

Puccini: La Fanciulla del West Cast

Name	Character
Deborah Voigt She was 50, now 63 years old	as Minnie
Marcello Giordani He was 47, 56 years old when he died	as Dick Johnson

Puccini: La Fanciulla del West Crew

Name	Department
Giancarlo del Monaco as Director. He was 67 (now 80) years old	Directing
Giacomo Puccini as Original Music Composer. He was 152 (65) years old when He died	Sound