The celebration of the centenary of the premiere of Turandot has become a landmark event for opera lovers. Beyond its famous aria “Nessun dorma”, Puccini’s final masterpiece reveals itself as a total spectacle, loaded with symbolism and a modern theatricality
that continues to move a century after its premiere.
Claus Guth’s stage direction delves into the human dimension of Princess Turandot, showing her fragility behind the mask of coldness, while the scenography brings a disturbing and contemporary background to the story.
With a cast led by Asmik Grigorian and Jonas Kaufmann, the production combines vocal excellence and dramatic intensity, underscored by musical direction that enhances both the monumentality of the choruses and the intimacy of the most moving arias.
