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What was the name of his wife?

  • Elsa Olivieri-Sangiacomo

  • Maria Giulini

  • Cecilia Bartoli

  • Anna Moffo

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Elsa Olivieri-Sangiacomo was the wife of Giacomo Puccini. The two met when they were both students at the Conservatory of Music in Milan. They married in 1884 and had three children together. Elsa was a talented singer and she helped Puccini to develop his musical style. She was also a great supporter of his work and she helped him to achieve success.
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