Messa di Gloria for Tenor, Baritone, and Bass Solo, Mixed Voices and Orchestra [Paperback] Puccini, Giacomo

Description

1952 edition. Paperback cover has some shelf wear and creasing. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This rare 1952 edition of Giacomo Puccini’s “Messa di Gloria” is a treasure for collectors and music enthusiasts alike. Composed in 1880 when Puccini was just 22 years old, this sacred work for soloists, chorus, and orchestra showcases the young composer’s remarkable talent and foreshadows the operatic brilliance that would soon follow. While overshadowed by his later operas like “La Bohème” and “Tosca,” the “Messa di Gloria” offers a glimpse into Puccini’s early development and his mastery of vocal writing and dramatic expression. This edition, published just a few years after Puccini’s death, captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of one of Italy’s most celebrated composers. Despite its well-loved condition, the clean pages and secure binding make this a highly collectible and readable copy for those seeking to immerse themselves in Puccini’s sacred masterpiece.