Puccini’s Turandot (Live Performance on DVD) – An Opera Classic Starring Eva Marton and José Carreras

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Overview

This DVD presents a stunning live performance of Giacomo Puccini's Turandot recorded at the Wiener Staatsoper in 1983, directed by the legendary Harold Prince. With Eva Marton as Princess Turandot and José Carreras as Calaf, this production is an intense and visually compelling rendition of Puccini’s final opera. Conducted by Lorin Maazel, the performance features the Wiener Staatsoper orchestra and choir, with additional vocals by the Wiener Sängerknaben.

Product Features

• Format: DVD9, NTSC
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Duration: 139 minutes
• Sound: LPCM Stereo
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Full Screen
• Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian
• Liner Notes: English, German, French
• Recorded: Live at Wiener Staatsoper, 1983

Cast & Production

• La principessa Turandot – Eva Marton
• Calaf – José Carreras
• Liù – Katia Ricciarelli
• Timur – John-Paul Bogart
• The Emperor Altourn – Waldemar Kmentt
• Supporting Cast: Robert Kerns (Ping), Helmut Wildhaber (Pang), Heinz Zednik (Pong), Kurt Rydl (Mandarino), Béla Perencz (Prince of Persia)
• Chorus Master: Helmuth Froschauer
• Director: Harold Prince
• Conductor: Lorin Maazel
• Set & Costume Design: Timothy O’Brien and Tazeena Firth
• Lighting Design: Ken Billington
• Choreographer: Francis Patrelle
• TV & Video Direction: Rodney Greenberg

Interesting Facts

• Starring Eva Marton: Renowned for her powerful soprano, Marton’s portrayal of the icy and enigmatic Turandot is celebrated for both its vocal and dramatic intensity, embodying the role's fierce yet complex nature.
• José Carreras as Calaf: This performance showcases Carreras at the height of his career, bringing warmth and passion to the role of Calaf, especially in his stirring rendition of “Nessun Dorma.”
• Harold Prince’s Direction: A titan of theater, Prince’s direction brought an innovative perspective to Turandot, combining grandeur with psychological depth.
• Musical Leadership by Lorin Maazel: Known for his precision and expressive style, Maazel’s conducting amplifies Puccini’s lush score, making this production an auditory delight for opera lovers.

Publishers

TDK & ORF
Licensed by TDK Marketing Europe

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