TURANDOT • Festival Puccini | July 24, 2026
Puccini Festival 2026: Experience Turandot al Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini di Torre del Lago. The unfinished opera celebrates its centenary.
€345
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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 2025 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 2025 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 Adami and Renato Simoni
Music by Giacomo Puccini
First performance Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 25 April 1926
Concertmaster and conductor • Renato Palumbo
Direction • Alfonso Signorini
Scene • Carla Tolomeo
Costumes • Fausto Pugliesi
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
Cast
Princess Turandot • Anna Pirozzi (25 July), Olga Maslova (2 + 14 August), to be defined (22 August and 5 September)
The Emperor Altoum, her father • to be defined
Timur, the deposed King of Tartary • Michele Pertusi (25 July and 2 August), Andrea de Campo (14 + 22 August + 5 September)
The Unknown Prince (Calaf), his son • Gregory Kunde (25 July + 2 August), Dario di Vietri (14 August), Yusif Eyvazov (22 August + 5 September)
Liù, a slave girl • Carolina Lopez Moreno (25 July + 14+22 August), Rosa Feola (2 August), Elisa Balbo (5 September)
Ping, Lord Chancellor • Sergio Vitale (25 July + 2+14 August), Stefano Marchisio (22 August + 5 September)
Pang, Majordomo • to be defined
Pong, Head chef of the Imperial Kitchen • to be defined
A Mandarin • to be defined
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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Performance Dates “Turandot”
2025-07-25 ... 2025-09-05
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Torre del Lago Via delle Torbiere, Torre del Lago (LU), Tuscany, Italy
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Turandot and Bocelli 2026 in Tuscany – July 23-27, 2026
Torre del Lago Via delle Torbiere, Torre del Lago (LU), Tuscany, Italy +1 moreCelebrate the centennial of Puccini's Turandot at Torre del Lago, followed by Andrea Bocelli's special Romanza anniversary concert at Teatro del Silenzio. Nessun Dorma meets Vivo per Lei. Includes 4 nights in Lucca (23. – 27. July) and event tickets.
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TURANDOT • Festival Puccini | August 1, 2026
Torre del Lago Via delle Torbiere, Torre del Lago (LU), Tuscany, ItalyPuccini Festival 2026: Experience Turandot al Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini di Torre del Lago. The unfinished opera celebrates its centenary.
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TURANDOT • Festival Puccini | August 9, 2026
Torre del Lago Via delle Torbiere, Torre del Lago (LU), Tuscany, ItalyPuccini Festival 2026: Experience Turandot al Gran Teatro all'Aperto Giacomo Puccini di Torre del Lago. The unfinished opera celebrates its centenary.
€345
Operas at the Puccini Festival in Summer 2025
In Torre del Lago / Tuscany at Puccini Festival
