Born in the beautiful old Tuscan city of Lucca in 1858 you could argue Puccini was destined to be a composer. For generations his family had been at the centre of musical life in the city and showing early promise in music making perhaps it was inevitable that he should follow suit.. But few could have prophesied the phenomenal success he enjoyed in his day and his works are still as popular as ever. It’s the powerful stories, the melodies, the delicate orchestration – who can say? Puccini pulls at the heart strings of us all. This film by Malcolm Hossick film traces the interesting and eventful life of the smartly dressed fellow from Lucca, and is followed by an overview of his delightful work. AM071HD17 Puccini 2017 32'49