Puccini's songs were written as occasional pieces: student works, contributions to periodicals, salon pieces for friends. Some passages pre-echo, or were borrowed for, his operas, and they throw fascinating light on his compositional development. The 15 songs are presented here with English translations, notes on chronology, and a detailed introduction. Most are suitable for either male or female performers.

• A Te
• Avanti Urania!
• Canto D'Anime
• Casa Mia, Casa Mia
• E L'Uccellino
• Inno A Diana
• Inno A Roma
• Mentia L'Avviso
• Morire?
• Salve Regina
• Sole E Amore
• Storiella D'Amore
• Terra E Mare
• Vexilla Regis