Princess Turandot
Anna Pirozzi
Timur
Vittorio De Campo
The Unknown Prince (Calaf)
Roberto Alagna
Liù
Aleksandra Kurzak
Princess Turandot
Angela Meade
Timur
Michele Pertusi
The Unknown Prince (Calaf)
Gregory Kunde
Liù
Ermonela Jaho
Princess Turandot
Olga Maslova
Timur
Michele Pertusi
Il principe ignoto (Calaf)
Brian Jadge
Liù
Pretty Yende
Princess Turandot
Olga Maslova
Timur
Vittorio De Campo
Liù
Rosa Feola
Booklet of
Giuseppe Adami e Renato Simoni
Music by
Giacomo Puccini
Concertmaster
and conductor
tbd (17/07; 24/07; 01/08; 09/08)
The opera is set in legendary Beijing and revolves around the figure of Turandot, a cold and ruthless princess who has sworn never to marry. To ward off suitors, Turandot has instituted a deadly game: those who wish to marry her must answer three riddles correctly. If he fails, he is condemned to death.
The protagonist, Calaf, an unknown prince, falls madly in love with Turandot and decides to take up the challenge. Despite adversity and fear, he manages to solve the riddles, but Turandot is still reluctant to give in to his love. Calaf, to prove his love, offers her a chance: if she finds out his name by dawn, she can kill him.
The story unfolds through emotional tensions and conflicts, exploring themes of love, sacrifice and redemption. In the end, Turandot discovers the true meaning of love and, faced with Calaf’s determination, opens up to him, leading to a finale that celebrates the victory of love over coldness and pride.
