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Set in medieval Florence, Gianni Schicchi is a sharp-witted one-act comic opera that explores themes of greed, deception, justice, and the power of love. When the wealthy Buoso Donati dies, his family is horrified to discover that he has left his entire fortune to a monastery. Desperate to keep the inheritance for themselves, they turn to the clever and street-smart Gianni Schicchi for help.

In a daring and hilarious scheme, Schicchi impersonates the dead man to dictate a new will—outsmarting the greedy relatives by securing the best parts of the estate for himself. Meanwhile, a heartfelt subplot unfolds as young lovers Rinuccio (Buoso’s nephew) and Lauretta (Schicchi’s daughter) hope that Schicchi’s scheme will also secure their future together.

With its biting satire, lively score, and iconic aria “O mio babbino caro,” Gianni Schicchi cleverly exposes the hypocrisy of high society while affirming that cunning and love can prevail—even in a world driven by selfishness.

Gianni Schicchi

Tri-Cities Opera Center

Originally Produced on Broadway by The Shubert Organization and Emanuel Azenberg By arrangement with Playwrights Horizons, Inc. New York City which produced the original production of Sunday in The Park With George in 1983.

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Sunday in The Park With George

The Glimmerglass Festival

Experience the awe and majesty of Haydn’s The Creation, a musical journey from chaos to light, brought to life by full orchestra, the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, and soloists. Inspired by the Book of Genesis and Milton’s Paradise Lost, this timeless masterpiece bursts with vivid imagery, heavenly harmonies, and dramatic storytelling.

The Creation by Haydn

The Park Church

Maestro Pirard takes the podium to lead the CCO and the Cayuga Vocal Ensemble in a stirring performance of Handel's timeless masterpiece, joined by acclaimed soloists Rachel Schutz, Brenda Iglesias, Noah Unser, and Marc Webster. Celebrate the season with this cherished holiday tradition.

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Marc Webster

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 6, 2025

Handel's Messiah · Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Past events

10 - 12 Oct, 2025

Gianni Schicchi · Tri-Cities Opera

Jul 12 - Aug 17, 2025

Sunday in The Park With George · Glimmerglass Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Simone in Gianni Schicchi by Puccini

Tri-Cities Opera

Singer in Messiah by Handel

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Singer in The Creation by Haydn

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

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