Turandot
“Puccini's last opera Turandot performed in Valencia 2008”
Synopsis
Internationally acclaimed Chinese film-maker Chen Kaige delivers an opulent staging of the fairy-tale story of Chinese Princess Turandot, who will only marry a prince capable of solving her riddles. With sumptuous costumes and palace sets designed in China, Kaige's production adds a compellingly authentic accent to Puccini's exotic orchestral palette. Zubin Metha and his brilliant Orquestra de la Comunitet Valenciana offer "genuine foreworks of sound" (Wiener Zeitung), Maria Guleghina triumphs as Turandot. Recorded in 2008 at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia. Zubin Mehta (conductor).
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2009
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tiziano Mancini
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Turandot
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Unitel, ZDF/Arte, Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tiziano Mancini
Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Tiziano Mancini
Director
Giuseppe Adami
Writer
Renato Simoni
Writer
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turandot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Turandot about?
Internationally acclaimed Chinese film-maker Chen Kaige delivers an opulent staging of the fairy-tale story of Chinese Princess Turandot, who will only marry a prince capable of solving her riddles. With sumptuous costumes and palace sets designed in China, Kaige's production adds a compellingly authentic accent to Puccini's exotic orchestral palette. Zubin Metha and his brilliant Orquestra de la Comunitet Valenciana offer "genuine foreworks of sound" (Wiener Zeitung), Maria Guleghina triumphs as Turandot. Recorded in 2008 at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia. Zubin Mehta (conductor).
Who directed Turandot?
Turandot was directed by Tiziano Mancini.
Who stars in Turandot?
The principal cast of Turandot includes Maria Guleghina, Javier Agulló, Alexander Tsymbalyuk, Marco Berti, Alexia Voulgaridou.
When was Turandot released and how long is it?
Turandot was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Turandot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turandot was composed by Giacomo Puccini.