Who was the most famous Italian opera composer after Verdi?
Q: Who was the most famous Italian opera composer after Verdi?
A: Giacomo Puccini.
Q: How many operas did he write?
A: He wrote 16 operas.
Q: Are his operatic songs still performed today?
A: Yes, many of his operatic songs are still performed very often today.
Q: What is the name of the aria sung by Luciano Pavarotti for the BBC’s television coverage of the Football World Cup in Italy in 1990?
A: The aria was called Nessun dorma from Turandot.
Q: When was Giacomo Puccini born?
A: Giacomo Puccini was born on 23 December 1858.
Q: When did he die?
A: He died on 29 November 1924.
Q: Where did Luciano Pavarotti sing Nessun dorma from Turandot?
A: Luciano Pavarotti sang Nessun dorma from Turandot for the BBC’s television coverage of the Football World Cup which was held in Italy in 1990.
