Celebrate Puccini with Rupert Christiansen at a spectacular open-air opera festival
Enjoy Puccini's classic pieces at the 65th Puccini Opera Festival next summer in Italy's magnificent open-air theatre in Torre del Lago on an exclusive tour with Rupert Christiansen, The Telegraph’s opera critic.
Highlights include first sector seating at two opera performances as well as visits Puccini’s birthplace and Villa Puccini, the historic residence on the shore of Lake Massaciuccoli, where the composer lived for almost 30 years.
Christiansen will offer insights on each opera before guests experience the performances at the lakeside theatre.
The tour in July includes performances of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly and a rousing rendition of La Fanciulla del West, while the August tour includes tickets to La Bohème and Tosca.
Readers will also have the chance to explore the charming town of Lucca and take a scenic boat trip from Torre del Lago offering picturesque views of Lake Massaciuccoli.
“What a pleasure it will be to lead another Telegraph Tour to the exquisite and unspoiled town of Lucca for the 2019 Puccini Opera Festival, where spectacular arena performances of the composer’s most beloved works take place in the beautiful outdoor setting,” says Christiansen.
“Guests can be assured of a richly fascinating experience, taking them deep into the heart of Italian culture.”
The five-day tour costs from £2,339pp, including first sector tickets to two Puccini opera performances and a four nights B&B stay. For more details and the full itinerary, see telegraph.co.uk/tt-puccini.
