Lucca: Birthplace of Geminiani, Boccherini and Puccini

Giacomo Puccini by Vito Tongiani

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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. 

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Luigi Boccherini

Francesco Geminiani