An opera in Florence.

In searching around to find out what music was being performed in Florence I was able to get a ticket for La Rondine by Puccini. It was first performed in 1917 at the Grand Theatre de Monte Carlo 100 years ago just before the outbreak of WW1. Of course half the pleasure of going to the opera is to see the opera house and watch the opera goers. The story of La Rondine involves the courtesan Magda and her struggle with love. Here are a few pics of the amazing modern opera house in Florence. Quite a contrast from all the buildings dating back to the 17th century.