Royal opera house: Turandot

Royal opera house: Turandot

2DCS12
Director:Andrei Serban
Premiere:26. April 2023
Length:200 minutes
Genre:Opera

Music: Giacomo Puccini  •  Director: Andrei Serban  •  Singing: Anna Pirozzi, Yonghoon Lee, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Vitalij Kowaljow

In Princess Turandot's court, her suitors are brutally killed for failing to solve her riddles. But when the mysterious prince answers one correctly, he suddenly has all the power - and a big secret. With lives hanging in the balance, can love conquer all?

Puccini's final opera is set to stunning music with one of opera's most famous arias, "Nessun dorma". Director Andrei Serban draws on Chinese theatrical traditions to evoke the colourful fantasy scenes of ancient Beijing. The orchestra is led by conductor Antonio Pappano and the main roles are played by Anna Pirozi and Yonghoon Lee.

Length: 200 min

Year: 2022
Local premiere date: 26. April 2023

Country of origin:

  • Italy

Music: Giacomo Puccini  •  Director: Andrei Serban  •  Singing: Anna Pirozzi, Yonghoon Lee, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Vitalij Kowaljow

In Princess Turandot's court, her suitors are brutally killed for failing to solve her riddles. But when the mysterious prince answers one correctly, he suddenly has all the power - and a big secret. With lives hanging in the balance, can love conquer all?

Puccini's final opera is set to stunning music with one of opera's most famous arias, "Nessun dorma". Director Andrei Serban draws on Chinese theatrical traditions to evoke the colourful fantasy scenes of ancient Beijing. The orchestra is led by conductor Antonio Pappano and the main roles are played by Anna Pirozi and Yonghoon Lee.

Year: 2022
Local premiere date: 26. April 2023

Country of origin:

  • Italy