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. Approx running time 2 hrs 40 mins

Cast/Performers

Rafael Rojas (Calaf - up to 19 Nov), Dennis O'Neill (Calaf - from 1 Dec), Matthew Hargreaves (Ping), Anthony Mee (Pong), Olga Mykytenko (Liu), Francesca Pantane (Turandot - to 5 Nov + Dec 8-11), Cynthia Maleris (Turdandot 9 Nov-4 Dec), Ilya Bannik (Timur), Gareth Rhys-Davies (Mandarin / Executioner), Paul Gyton (Emperor Altoum)

Creatives/Company

Author: Puccini
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor(s): Julian Smith (ex 2 / 5 / 9 / 12 Nov), Gareth Jones (2 / 5 / 9 / 12 Nov)
Director: Christopher Alden
Design: Paul Steinberg
Lighting: Heather Carson
Other: Peter Owens (wigs and make-up)