turandot

By Giacomo Puccini • March 25, 28, 31 & April 2, 2017

Let Pittsburgh Opera take you to ancient China with our lavish production of Puccini’s Turandot. Prince Calaf falls in love with the icy Princess Turandot. To marry her, he must solve three riddles; a single wrong answer results in death.

Be dazzled by the sets and costumes! Be blown away by Calaf’s powerful aria "Nessun dorma"! Be moved by Liù’s selfless devotion! Marvel at Puccini’s masterful music! See why Turandot is an all-time favorite.

Renaud Doucet directs. Antony Walker conducts.

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Season sponsor: PNC. Tuesday performance sponsor: Ambridge Regional Distribution and Manufacturing Center.


Prince Calaf (Thiago Arancam) stuns Princess Turandot (Alexandra Loutsion) by correctly answering her third and final riddle, thereby earning the right to marry her.
 

Turandot features lavish sets, opulent costumes, and stunning music and singing. Photo via David Bachman Photography.

Experience the anguish of love and loss in Turandot. Photo via David Bachman Photography.

Execution awaits all who try for Turandot's hand! Photo via David Bachman Photography.

Prince Calaf is determined to succeed and melt Turandot's icy heart. Photo via David Bachman Photography.

Liu's devotion is tried and tested in this passionate story of love. Prince Calaf attempts to solve Turandot's riddles. Photo via David Bachman Photography.

Prince Calaf attempts to solve Turandot's riddles. Photo via David Bachman Photography.

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