For opera aficionados, the name Giacomo Puccini holds special merit. After all, as the composer of "La Boheme," "Tosca," "Madame Butterfly" and "Turandot," he wrote some of the most enduring works in the history of the genre. This educational program, part of a comprehensive series of films celebrating the most influential European composers on record, serves as an effective introduction to Puccini's works and explores his creative genius.