Giacomo Puccini - Turandot: Opera Australia DVD

UPC: 809478040040

Product Features

• Composer: Giacomo Puccini
• Opera: Turandot
• Cast:Conductor: Carlo Felice Cillario
  • Princess Turandot: Ealynn Voss
  • Liù (Slave Girl): Amanda Thane
  • Calaf (Timur's Son): Kenneth Collins
  • Timur (Exiled King of Tartary): Donald Shanks
• Director: Graeme Murphy
• Chorus: The Australian Opera Chorus
• Orchestra: State Orchestra of Victoria
• Executive Producer: Greg Shears
• TV Director: Lindesay Dresdon
• Sound Producer: Maria Vandamme
• Location: Filmed at the Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne
• Produced for Television by: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Run Time: 128 minutes
• Format: DVD, 4:3 picture format
• Audio: Stereo
• Subtitles: English
• Region: All regions

Overview

Opera Australia's stunning production of Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot, recorded live at the Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne, offers a visually and musically captivating portrayal of this timeless story. Directed by Graeme Murphy, this 1991 production captures the grandeur and drama of Puccini's final opera, centered around the icy Princess Turandot and the mysterious Prince Calaf.

Ealynn Voss stars as the fearsome Princess Turandot, while Kenneth Collins takes on the role of Calaf, the determined prince who must solve three deadly riddles to win her hand. The poignant role of the slave girl Liù, portrayed by Amanda Thane, adds emotional depth to the production, particularly in her heart-wrenching arias.

Under the baton of Carlo Felice Cillario, the State Orchestra of Victoria delivers Puccini's powerful score with passion and precision, while the visually striking set design brings the Imperial Palace of Peking to life.

Interesting Facts

• Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot was left unfinished at the time of his death in 1924, and the final scene was completed by Franco Alfano, based on Puccini's sketches.
• This production by Opera Australia was filmed for television in collaboration with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and showcases a balance of grand scale and intimate moments.
• Graeme Murphy, the director, is renowned for his unique visual style, which in this production enhances the mystical and dramatic elements of the opera.
• The performance received critical acclaim in Australia, with The Sunday Herald Sun calling it "one of the supreme creations in The Australian Opera's history."

Publishers

• Published by: Opus Arte, under license from Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• DVD Series Producers: Tricia Petri & Julie da Silva-Moore
• DVD Production: K & A Productions Ltd.

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