Details

Princess Turandot has sworn that no man shall marry her unless he can correctly answer three riddles. Prince Calaf, captivated by Turandot's beauty, takes up the challenge, determined to win her heart or die in the attempt. Puccini's last opera, includes Nessun Dorma. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Approximate running time 2hrs 30mins

Cast/Performers

Dennis O'Neill (Calaf 21 Feb-11 Mar 22 Mar - 1 Apr), Ian Storey (Calaf 14-17 Mar 5-15 Apr), Juanita Lascarro (Liu), Stephen Richardson (Timur), Anna Shafajinskaya (Princess Turandot), Matthew Hargreaves (Ping), Philip Daggett (Pang), Anthony Mee (Pong)

Creatives/Company

Author: Puccini
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor(s): Julian Smith (except 14-17 March 8-15 Apr), Antony Walker (14-17 Mar 8-15 Apr)
Design(s): Paul Steinberg, Peter Owen (wigs and make-up)
Lighting: Heather Carson

Turandot

Turandot (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T0176269114. Details of all Turandot archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2111

Archive Listings

12 Apr 00
  to
15 Apr 00
Grand Theatre
Swansea, Glamorgan
Performance Details => Venue archive
5 Apr 00
  to
8 Apr 00
Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol, City of Bristol
Performance Details => Venue archive
29 Mar 00
  to
1 Apr 00
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Liverpool, Merseyside
Performance Details => Venue archive
22 Mar 00
  to
25 Mar 00
New Theatre
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Mar 00
  to
17 Mar 00
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
Performance Details => Venue archive
8 Mar 00Symphony Hall
Birmingham, West Midlands
Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Feb 00
  to
3 Mar 00
New Theatre
Cardiff, Glamorgan
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Reviews


User Review: 11Jan01: [Christopher Alden] s production was good when it was new six years ago – and it has consistently got better. [Anna Shafajinskaya] has the perfect Turandot voice, bright, steely, tireless, steady as a rock. She can take the pressure off and sing with melting expressiveness. She s a natural creature of the stage as well, acting the rôle with subtlety and depth. A most auspicious debut. [Dennis O Neill] is in his prime. [Juanita Lascarro] is a most appealing Liu. [Stephen Richardson] is an exceptionally accomplished Timur. Singing of this quality in combination with a really grown-up production makes Turandot a pretty shattering experience.
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User Reviews

The Times (11Jan01): [Christopher Alden] s production was good when it was new six years ago – and it has consistently got better. [Anna Shafajinskaya] has the perfect Turandot voice, bright, steely, tireless, steady as a rock. She can take the pressure off and sing with melting expressiveness. She s a natural creature of the stage as well, acting the rôle with subtlety and depth. A most auspicious debut. [Dennis O Neill] is in his prime. [Juanita Lascarro] is a most appealing Liu. [Stephen Richardson] is an exceptionally accomplished Timur. Singing of this quality in combination with a really grown-up production makes Turandot a pretty shattering experience.
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