The Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago, now in its 61st year, presents four operas by Lucca’s composer across sixteen evenings beginning on July 24th and ending on August 31st. They are Tosca, Turandot, Madama Butterfly and Il Trittico. Tosca (August 21st ) will be sung by Daniela Dessi, Fabio Armiliato and Giovanni Meoni. Valerio Galli conducts. New theatrical scenarios by Mimmo Paladino. Direction by Vivien Hewitt. ). In the program, as part of the Festival, there are also contemporary art exhibitions and events. Info and reservations +390584 359322; +390584 427201; www.puccinifestival.it