Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera)
Synopsis
Donald Runnicles directs the San Francisco Opera in this lavish production of Giacomo Puccini’s final masterpiece, which was left unfinished upon his death and was later completed by Franco Alfano. Declaring himself a suitor of the beautiful Princess Turandot (Eva Marton), the son of a conquered king (Michael Sylvester) must correctly answer three troublesome riddles. According to tradition, if he fails, it will mean his death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- San Francisco Opera, RM Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
Giacomo Puccini
Gary Bradley
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Giuseppe Adami
Writer
Renato Simoni
Writer
Gary Bradley
Editor
David Hockney
Production Design
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera)
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera) about?
Donald Runnicles directs the San Francisco Opera in this lavish production of Giacomo Puccini’s final masterpiece, which was left unfinished upon his death and was later completed by Franco Alfano. Declaring himself a suitor of the beautiful Princess Turandot (Eva Marton), the son of a conquered king (Michael Sylvester) must correctly answer three troublesome riddles. According to tradition, if he fails, it will mean his death.
Who directed Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera)?
Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera) was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera)?
The principal cast of Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera) includes Éva Marton, Michael Sylvester, Lucia Mazzaria, Kevin Langan.
When was Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera) released and how long is it?
Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera) was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puccini: Turandot (San Francisco Opera) was composed by Giacomo Puccini.