How does the music relate to the story? What does the music sound like?
How does the music relate to the story? What does the music sound like? What are the different ways that music is presented in this opera? Be sure to balance discussion of plot/character issues with discussion of the music itself. Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi Pietro Mascagni, Cavalleria rusticana (click on “cc” for English subtitles)