Salve Regina

Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccin (22 December 1858 – 29 November 1924) was an Italian opera composer who has been called "the greatest composer of Italian opera after Verdi".

Puccini's early work was rooted in traditional late-19th-century romantic Italian opera. Later, he successfully developed his work in the realistic verismo style, of which he became one of the leading exponents.

Puccini's most renowned works are La bohème (1896), Tosca (1900), Madama Butterfly (1904), and Turandot (1924), all of which are among the important operas played as standards.

This sweet little piece is uploaded to show the combination of the 8' Flutes throughout the instrument.

At the start, you'll hear the Lieblichgedackt 8’ of the Positif alone, and this is joined with the Flûte harmonique 8’ and Zartgedackt 8’ of the Récit, and all of them coupled to the Rohrflöte 8’ of the Grand Orgue.

The piece ends, like it began, with the Positif Lieblichgedackt alone.

This is dedicated with friendship to our member, denf. I hope that you like this Dennis, and that it makes an OK "substitute" for the "missing Mascagni!" :-)

The score, arranged by Simone Stella, is attached below, as well as a photo of Giacomo Puccini.