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Lucca: Birthplace of Geminiani, Boccherini and Puccini

16/7/2019

 
Statue of Giacomo Puccini by Vito Tongiani, 1993-4, Lucca
Giacomo Puccini by Vito Tongiani

In the world of classical music the small Tuscan city of Lucca has punched well above its weight, being the birthplace of three composers: Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762), Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) and Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924).
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Lucca has honoured each of its musical sons with statues. However, while Geminiani and Boccherini are clearly portrayed as musicians, the statue of the man who gave the world such operas as Madame Butterfly, Tosca and La Boheme makes no reference, whatsoever, to his profession. 

Statue of Luigi Boccherini, Lucca
Luigi Boccherini
Statue of Francesco Geminiani, Lucca
Francesco Geminiani

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