Opera: Turandot

by Giacomo Puccini
Teatro di San Carlo, Naples 2023-12-09 ... 2023-12-17

Turandot is on the schedule from December 9th to 17th, 2023 at the Teatero San Carlo Naples.
The opening of the new 2023/24 season will take place on December 9th. Look forward to the new production by the Teatro di San Carlo with the conductor Dan Ettinger and directed by Vasily Barkhatov with an outstanding cast.

“Turandot” is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini. The action takes place in ancient China and revolves around the princess Turandot, who poses a series of riddles to her suitors. Those who can solve the puzzles get to marry her, while those who fail lose their lives. Kalaf, a prince of unknown origin, falls in love with Turandot and faces the riddles to win her heart. With the help of the faithful slave Liù, Kalaf manages to solve the puzzles.

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The Story of Turandot

Turandot by Giacomo Puccini tells the story of the iron princess Turandot, who poses a series of riddles to all potential suitors.

Those who cannot solve the riddles will be executed. Kalaf, a prince fascinated by Turandot’s beauty, dares to accept the challenge. With the help of the servant Liù he manages to solve the puzzles.

Horrified at the prospect of being at the mercy of the stranger, Turandot begs the emperor not to force her to marry the stranger. However, the Emperor insists that he must keep his word and that tradition must be respected.
However, Calàf, the unknown prince, is willing to offer Turandot a way out. He suggests that if she finds out his name by sunrise, she releases him from the oath and he agrees to sacrifice his life. In this case, she can determine his fate. However, if she fails, she becomes his wife.
The Emperor accepts the proposal and agrees that Turandot will be given this last chance. Turandot now faces a major challenge as she must attempt to discover Calàf’s name before dawn to determine her own fate.
This scene sets in motion a thrilling race against time and increases the dramatic tension of the plot. Turandot is forced to choose between her pride and her fear of love, while Calàf is willing to risk his life for love.
The plot of “Turandot” reaches a peak of emotional intensity and moral dilemmas here.

Cast and Creative Team of Turandot

Opera in three acts and five scenes
Libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni
from the theatrical fairy tale of the same name by Carlo Gozzi

Conductor • Dan Ettinger
Stage direction • Vasily Barkhatov
Set Design • Zinovy Margolin
Costume Designer • Galya Solodovnikova
Lighting Designer • Alexander Sivaev

Cast
The Princess Turandot • Sondra Radvanovsky (9, 12, 15, 17) / Oksana Dyka (10, 13, 16)
The Emperor Altoum • Nicola Martinucci
Timur • Alexander Tsymbalyuk
Calaf • Yusif Eyvazov (9, 12, 15, 17) / Seokjong Baek (10, 13, 16)
Liù • Rosa Feola (9, 12, 15, 17) / Amina Edris (10, 13, 16)
Ping • Alessio Arduini
Pang • Gregory Bonfatti
Pong • Francesco Pittari
Mandarin • Sergio Vitale
First Handmaid • Valeria Attianese
Second Handmaid • Linda Airoldi
The Young Prince of Persia • Vasco Maria Vagnoli
debut at Teatro di San Carlo
Artist of the Chorus