Musical Maestro: Puccini Season 1
In Lucca, conductor Andrea Colombini celebrates Puccini’s legacy with passion, staging La Bohème and uncovering the life and loves of the Maestro.
Italian conductor Andrea Colombini, Puccini’s greatest devotee, honours the legendary composer in his hometown of Lucca, Tuscany. As he stages a new La Bohème at Teatro del Giglio, we follow his meticulous preparation, deep reverence, and joyful obsession. With insights from Puccini’s granddaughter Simonetta, this film blends music, history, and emotion into a moving portrait of love, art, and legacy.
Rialto Recommends: Musical Maestro — Puccini A love letter to passion, melody, and Italian artistry. Andrea Colombini’s devotion to Puccini turns opera into pure cinema — lush, heartfelt, and alive with the spirit of Tuscany. A must-watch for romantics, dreamers, and anyone who believes great music never dies.
Cast
Andrea Colombini (Self)
Producer
Episodes
Episode 1
1h 0mItalian conductor Andrea Colombini, Puccini’s greatest devotee, honours the legendary composer in his hometown of Lucca, Tuscany. As he stages a new La Bohème at Teatro del Giglio, we follow his meticulous preparation, deep reverence, and joyful obsession. With insights from Puccini’s granddaughter Simonetta, this film blends music, history, and emotion into a moving portrait of love, art, and legacy.