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The Metropolitan Opera: Turandot

About the Event

Seize this opportunity at the beautiful Metropolitan Opera House in New York to experience the breathtaking opear performance of Puccini's Turandot.

Giacomo Puccini


Giacomo Puccini was an Italian opera composer of the late 19th century. He was considered one of the greatest composers of the Italian Opera, second only to Verdi. His early works were characterised by features of the traditional 19th century romantic Italian opera. Later, his style developed into the realistic verismo style, which inspired him to write his most famous masterpieces and became one of the leading exponents of the style. His most renowned works La bohème 1896, Tosca 1900, Madama Butterfly 1904, and Turandot 1924, all are popular operas played in the most prestigious venues of the classical world.

Turandot


“Turandot” is an opera composed by Giacomo Puccini and completed by Franco Alfano. Its first performance was held at the beginning of the 20th century at Teatro alla Scala. The work is based on the original story of a Persian poet. In specific, the tale of Monday that involves Prince Calaf, who falls in love with the cold Princess Turandot.

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