Simone Soldati performs rare Puccini piano works at Boccherini Conservatory

A concert will feature rarely heard piano works by Giacomo Puccini, revealing a hidden side of the opera composer. Pianist Simone Soldati will perform pieces spanning Puccini's life, including early works, wartime miniatures, and a waltz that inspired "Musetta's Waltz" from La Bohème. The event on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9 PM at the Boccherini Conservatory auditorium is part of celebrations for the Puccini Study Center's 30th anniversary.