Puccini: Turandot (2015)
Bregenz Festival Chorus, Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Mention Giacomo Puccini’s name and opera-lovers all over the world will think of grand opera and passionate love stories. One of the world’s most famous arias comes from the composer’s final opera, Turandot: “Nessun dorma” – none shall sleep because by morning the Chinese princess is determined to have discovered the name of the unknown prince. The work is remarkable for ist Chinese local colour, ist opulent crowd scenes, ist powerful choruses and ist characters overwhelmed by their emotions. Enthusiastically acclaimed by ist audiences, the present production combines spectacular and touching scenes on the Bregenz Festival’s vast lakeside stage. Recorded live at the Bregenz Festival, July 2015.
Cast
- Marco Arturo Marelli - Director
- Paolo Carignani - Producer
- Mlada Khudoley - Turandot
- Manuel von Senden - Altoum
- Michail Ryssov - Timur
- Riccardo Massi - Calaf
- Yu Guanqun - Liù
- Andrè Schuen - Ping
- Taylan Reinhard - Pang
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Puccini: Turandot about?
- Mention Giacomo Puccini’s name and opera-lovers all over the world will think of grand opera and passionate love stories. One of the world’s most famous arias comes from the composer’s final opera, Turandot: “Nessun dorma” – none shall sleep because by morning the Chinese princess is determined to have discovered the name of the unknown prince. The work is remarkable for ist Chinese local colour, ist opulent crowd scenes, ist powerful choruses and ist characters overwhelmed by their emotions. Enthusiastically acclaimed by ist audiences, the present production combines spectacular and touching scenes on the Bregenz Festival’s vast lakeside stage. Recorded live at the Bregenz Festival, July 2015.
- Who stars in Puccini: Turandot?
- Puccini: Turandot stars Marco Arturo Marelli, Paolo Carignani, Mlada Khudoley, Manuel von Senden, Michail Ryssov, Riccardo Massi.
- How long is Puccini: Turandot?
- Puccini: Turandot has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Puccini: Turandot?
- Puccini: Turandot is a Music film.