"Ópera Gianni Schicchi"

"""""Gianni Schicchi"" is a comic opera by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, under the direction of Tulio Gagliardo.

The plot of the opera is inspired by a name mentioned in canto XXX of the Inferno of the Divine Comedy, where he appears as one of the characters condemned to hell.

Although the details of the life of Gianni Schicchi, a real character from 13th century Florence, are not fully documented, it is known that he was famous for his ability to impersonate identities, which eventually led him to hell according to Dante's work.

The action of the opera takes place in Florence in the year 1299.

The story of ""Gianni Schicchi"" centres on a noble family who attempt to manipulate a will in order to secure an inheritance. For this purpose, they turn to Gianni Schicchi, a wily peasant known for his ingenuity. Schicchi becomes involved in the plot and, with cunning and humour, manages to alter the will to his own advantage, thus solving the family's problems and securing his personal reward.

The opera is renowned for its clever humour, vibrant characters and Puccini's trademark brilliant music."""