Plot Synopsis

The wealthy Buoso Donati has just died at home in Florence and his relatives are somewhat exaggerating in their mourning of his passing away; in reality they all expect to be amply consoled by their inheritance. Betto, the poorest of them all, has heard rumors that Buoso may have left a large amount of money to the church. Suspicious and worried, the relatives start looking for the will; when they finally uncover it, they find their worst fears have come true: Buoso Donati has left his entire inheritance to the catholic church. The inauthentic grief for the loss of their dear one turns into an authentic lament for the loss of their inheritance. The young Rinnuccio is upset, for whom the money would have meant permission to marry the sweet Lauretta (daughter of the commoner Gianni Schicchi) who possesses no dowry.

In vain, Buoso’s relatives turn to the…