Description
Giacomo Puccini: Turandot - DVD
UPC: 809478011323
Product Features
- Composer: Giacomo Puccini
- Opera: Turandot
- Performers:Chorus: Royal Opera Chorus
- Turandot: Lise Lindstrom
- Calaf: Marco Berti
- Liù: Eri Nakamura
- Timur: Raymond Aceto
- Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
- Conductor: Henrik Nánási
- Director: Andrei Serban
- Publisher: Opus Arte
- Recording Year: 2013
- Running Time: Approx. 125 minutes
- Picture Format: High Definition, NTSC
- Region Code: All Regions
- Sound Formats: Stereo, Surround Sound
- Language: Sung in Italian
- Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean
Overview
Giacomo Puccini’s "Turandot", his final and most grandiose opera, is set in ancient China and tells the story of the cold-hearted Princess Turandot and the mysterious Prince Calaf, who falls in love with her. This 2013 revival of Andrei Serban's 1984 production at the Royal Opera House is a stunning visual spectacle, full of vibrant color and imposing stage design, reflecting the aestheticized cruelty and beauty that pervades Puccini’s work.
In this production, Lise Lindstrom makes her Royal Opera House debut as Turandot, described as “magnetic” by The Independent, with a voice full of brilliance and power. Marco Berti, as Calaf, embodies both the physical and vocal strength required for his character, delivering a commanding performance. Henrik Nánási, making his debut as well, conducts the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, bringing out the nuances of Puccini’s rich, emotionally complex score.
Filmed in High Definition and presented with true Surround Sound, this performance captures the intensity and drama of Puccini’s timeless themes of love, death, and power.
Interesting Facts
- Turandot was Puccini's final opera, left unfinished at the time of his death in 1924. The ending was completed by composer Franco Alfano, following Puccini’s notes.
- Lise Lindstrom, as Turandot, is noted for her brilliant and focused voice, bringing the icy princess to life with both power and grace.
- The production, directed by Andrei Serban, has been a hallmark of the Royal Opera’s repertoire since its 1984 premiere, with its grand, stylized portrayal of ancient China.
- Marco Berti, in the role of Calaf, delivers a stirring rendition of the famous aria "Nessun dorma," one of the most recognizable pieces in all of opera.
- This DVD includes extra features such as "Turandot: An Introduction" and "Behind the Masks", which provide insights into the production, as well as a Cast Gallery.
Track Listing
- Act I: The courtiers plead with Turandot, and Calaf strikes the gong to declare his intention to solve her riddles.
- Act II: Calaf answers Turandot's riddles, but she is reluctant to marry him. He offers her a challenge.
- Act III: Calaf sings the famous aria "Nessun dorma", as Turandot tries to discover his name, leading to the opera’s dramatic conclusion.
Extra Features
- Turandot: An Introduction
- Behind the Masks
- Cast Gallery
Publishers
- Opus Arte
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