Luigi Illica (9 May 1857 – 16 December 1919) was an Italian librettist who wrote for Giacomo Puccini (usually with Giuseppe Giacosa), Pietro Mascagni, Alfredo Catalani, Umberto Giordano, Baron Alberto Franchetti and other important Italian composers. His most famous opera libretti are those for La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Andrea Chénier.
Illica was born at Castell'Arquato. His personal life sometimes imitated his libretti. The reason he is always photographed with his head slightly turned is because he lost his right ear in a duel over a woman. When silent films based on Illica's operas were made, his name appeared in large letters on advertisements because distributors could only guarantee that his stories would be used, and not that they would be accompanied by the music of the appropriate composer.
As a playwright of considerable quality, he is today remembered through one of Italy's oldest awards, the Luigi Illica International Prize founded in 1961, which goes to world famous opera singers, opera conductors, directors and authors.
The Award is now awarded every two years and alternates with the Illica Opera Stage International Competition, which offers prizes and debut opportunities to young singers.
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Some of their strengths
Luigi Illica has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Trustworthy, Honest, Perseverent, Artistic, Intense, Passionate, and Intuitive.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Luigi Illica is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is charismatic and resourceful.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Luigi Illica well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Luigi Illica as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Assertive and Protective
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Luigi Illica is someone who is a somewhat private person who has a strong personality and ability to read other people.
They are also someone who is confident and creative, and who has a love for starting new projects, inventing new things, and giving back to the community.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Luigi Illica tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Luigi Illica's challenges
While Luigi Illica has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Luigi Illica can be Stubborn, Idle, Complicated, Brusque, Possessive, Callous, and Unforgiving.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Luigi Illica's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Luigi Illica must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Possessive and Stubborn
Luigi Illica is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Luigi Illica also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
