TURANDOT
Torre del Lago Via delle Torbiere, Torre del Lago (LU), Tuscany, ItalyTURANDOT on Saturday, August 03, 2024, 09:15 PM at the Puccini Festival 2024 on the incredible natural stage at Torre del Lago in Tuscany.
Get ready to be swept away by the grandeur and majesty of Giacomo Puccini’s operatic masterpiece, “Turandot,” as it graces the stage at the Festival Puccini 2024 in the enchanting setting of Torre del Lago Puccini, Lucca . This opera, a captivating blend of love, mystery, and exoticism, will transport you to a world of mythical China, all within the breathtaking backdrop of this historic Tuscan town.
Nestled on the serene shores of Lake Massaciuccoli, Torre del Lago Puccini is a place of profound significance in the legacy of Giacomo Puccini. It was amidst the stunning natural beauty of this region that Puccini found inspiration for many of his iconic works, including “Turandot.” As you enter this captivating town, you’ll step into the very landscapes that stirred Puccini’s creative genius. The festival unfolds in this picturesque locale, offering a unique and unforgettable stage for the spectacular performance of “Turandot.”
Story of TURANDOT by Giacomo Puccini
Now, let’s delve into the mesmerizing narrative of “Turandot.” Set in ancient China, the opera tells the story of Princess Turandot, a beautiful and enigmatic royal who challenges her suitors with three riddles. Those who fail to answer are condemned to death. Calaf, a fearless prince from a foreign land, falls in love with Turandot at first sight and takes on the challenge. As the story unfolds, “Turandot” explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of redemption. Puccini’s music, marked by its grandeur and emotional depth, underscores the opera’s rich characters and dramatic tension, culminating in a triumphant and unforgettable finale. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the epic tale of “Turandot” at the Festival Puccini 2024 in Torre del Lago Puccini, Lucca, where art, culture, and history converge to create a truly extraordinary cultural experience.
Cast and Creative Team of Turandot
Lyric drama in three acts with a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
Music by Giacomo Puccini
First performance Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 25 April 1926
Concertmaster and conductor • Renato Palumbo
Direction, sets and costumes • Pier Luigi Pizzi
Choreography • Gheorghe Iancu
Lighting design • Massimo Gasparon
Video design • Matteo Letizi
Scene assistant • Serena Rocco
Costume assistant • Lorena Marin
Choreography assistants • Letizia Giuliani and Francesco Marzola
Orchestra and Chorus of the Puccini Festival
Choir Master • Roberto Ardigò
Children’s Choir of the Puccini Festival
Master of the Children’s Choir • Viviana Apicella
Princess Turandot • Anna Pirozzi
The Emperor Altoum, her father • Danilo Pastore
Timur, the deposed King of Tartary • Andrea Concetti
The Unknown Prince (Calaf), his son • Amadi Lagha
Liù, a slave girl • Chunxi Hu
Ping, Lord Chancellor • Pietro Spagnoli
Pang, Majordomo • Saverio Pugliese
Pong, Head chef of the Imperial Kitchen • Luigi Morassi
A Mandarin • Pietro Spagnoli
Booking Process
Music trip to Festival Puccini for 3 days / 2 nights with tickets for the opera “TURANDOT”. Each travel package is put together individually according to your wishes. Please select a date on the calendar and click on “Add to cart”. When we receive your booking request with the selection of the date, we will send you an individual offer with different hotels and ticket categories to choose from. Only after your selection, you will receive a travel contract and a first invoice to confirm the booking.
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