Turandot

Title:

Turandot

Author:

Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924, composer.

Adami, Giuseppe, 1878-1946, librettist.

Simoni, Renato, 1875-1952 librettist.

Zeffirelli, Franco, director, set designer.

Browning, Kirk, 1921-2008 director.

Marton, Eva, singer.

Mitchell, Leona singer.

Domingo, Placido, 1941- singer.

Plishka, Paul, 1941- singer.

Cuénod, Hugues, singer.

Schexnayder, Brian, 1953- singer.

Glassman, Allan, singer.

Laciura, Anthony singer.

Wechsler, Gil, lighting designer.

Levine, James, 1943-2021, conductor.

Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). Chorus, performer.

Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). Ballet, performer.

Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.). Orchestra, performer.

Deutsche Grammophon (Firm)

Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)

Summary:

Set in mythical Peking, Princess Turandot declares she will marry any man of royal blood who can solve three riddles she sets him. Failure to solve the riddles will result in execution. Prince Calaf, in spite of many entreaties not to do so, wishes to seek the hand of Turandot. Calaf solves the riddles, but gives Turandot another chance to be rid of him. Ultimately, Turandot discovers that love is the answer she needs.

General Note:

Opera in 3 acts.

Program notes and synopsis in English, French, and German inserted in container.

Special features: Picture gallery ("Turandot" at the MET); trailer.

Contents:

Also includes : Picture gallery ("Turandot" at the MET).

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (50 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm).

Genre:

Televised performances.

Nonfiction television programs.

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