Metropolitan Opera: Turandot
Puccini's Classic is back!
Why see Metropolitan Opera: Turandot?
A welcome return to the met opera
Sworn against love by the death of her mother, proud Princess Turandot prefers watching her suitors meet a grisly end and having their heads placed on spikes at the palace gates, yet they still vie to win her hand. When Calaf takes up the challenge, the unattainable beauty may have met her match in this lavish spectacle and final masterpiece from Puccini. Elena Pankratova makes her Met debut as the titular princess in performances in February, March, May and June, with Christine Gorke appearing as Turandot in all April performances!
Turandot
Widely known as an epic grand opera and the origin of 'Nessun Dorma', Turandot takes place in a fantasy, fairy tale version of ancient China, with the Princess carrying out her bloody reign over Peking (now Beijing.) Franco Zeffirelli's opulent production embodies the spirit of this strange tale of ruthlessness and love hard won.
Key Information
Audience
Sung in Italian with Met Titles English, German, Italian and Spanish
Run Time
Three hours and 10 minutes with two intermissions
Dates
Finished Jun 7
Cast
Christine Goerke and Nina Stemme as Turandot
Elelonora Buratto, Gabriella Reyes and Hibla Gerzmava as Liu
Roberto Aronica and Marco Berti as Calaf
James Morris and Nicolas Teste as Timur
Creative
Conductors - Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Marco Armiliato and Carlo Rizzi
Composer - Puccini
Librettists - Giuseppe Adami Renato Simoni
Production & Sets - Franco Zeffirelli
Costume - Anna Anni and Dada Saligeri
Lighting - Gil Wechsler
Choreography - Chiang Ching
Reviews
Customer reviews
4 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)
Ted wall
What a great night
My wife and I enjoyed this opera so much a
classic with a classic ending ... Read more
Sarah
A classic!
Wear waterproof mascara. Liu will break your heart! The production is gorgeous and appropriate for the
fairytale storyline. The audience gasped audibly when the palace set was revealed. ... Read more
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