Turandot - BLU-RAY

Franco Corelli, Lucille Udovich, Renata Mattioli, Plinio Clabassi star in this production with RAI Orchestra & Chorus, Fernando Previtali conducting.

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 its Chinese local color, its opulent crowd scenes, its powerful choruses and its characters overwhelmed by their emotions. Enthusiastically acclaimed by its audiences, the present production combines spectacular and touching scenes on the Bregenz Festival's vast lakeside stage.

Giacomo Puccini's three act opera Turandot is set in China and tells the story of Prince Calaf who falls in love with the Princess Turandot. To obtain permission to marry her, a suitor has to solve three riddles, but any wrong answer results in death. Rebeka Lokar is a Inchcommanding TurandotInch (Bachtrack) and Jorge de León as the Princess' suitor a Inchtrue giantInch (Corriere della Sera) with his perfect rendition of InchNessun dormaInch. Grammy Award nominee Gianandrea Noseda impressively conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Regio Inchas modern as you have rarely experienced it. Chapeau!Inch (Operalounge) Stage director Stefano Poda dedicates himself to bring Puccini's Ancient Chinese setting to life. To achieve an aesthetic and conceptual unity, his work also encompasses set and costume design as well as lighting and choreography. InchExtraordinary TurandotInch (La Repubblica), Inchunanimous applause at the end!Inch (La Stampa). InchThe icy Turandot inflames the Teatro Regio!Inch (Corriere della Sera)