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The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot

The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot

Original Title: Turandot - Metropolitan Opera

20192h 23m
MusicDrama

Status

Released

Release

2019

Runtime

2h 23m

Storyline

Christine Goerke has wowed audiences as Turandot, the icy princess at the heart of Puccini’s grand final masterpiece. In this performance from the 2019–20 Live in HD season, Goerke stars alongside tenor Yusif Eyvazov (as Calàf) and soprano Eleonora Buratto (as Liù) in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic staging, which dazzles with its opulent visions of mythic China. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin is on the podium, drawing a vivid array of musical colors from the incomparable Met Orchestra and Chorus.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 23m
Oct 12, 2019
Languages
Italian
Director
Gary Halvorson
Gary Halvorson
Franco Zeffirelli
Franco Zeffirelli
Production
The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

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