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Experience the power and passion of Puccini's final masterpiece, "Turandot," in a new production that promises to captivate audiences at the Kennedy Center's Opera House from May 11 to May 25, 2024. Directed by the acclaimed Francesca Zambello, this rendition of "Turandot" is not just an opera; it's a journey into the heart of love's transformative power.

Set against the backdrop of ancient China, "Turandot" tells the tale of the cold-hearted Princess Turandot, who challenges her suitors to solve three riddles on pain of death. The plot thickens when Prince Calaf, mesmerized by Turandot's beauty, takes on the challenge, leading to a story of risk, riddles, and romantic determination. This production is unique, featuring a WORLD PREMIERE ending that offers a fresh perspective on the classic opera. With music by Giacomo Puccini and Christopher Tin, and a libretto by Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni, and Susan Soon He Stanton, this "Turandot" is a blend of traditional opera with contemporary creativity.

The opera is performed in Italian with projected English titles, ensuring that all attendees can fully immerse themselves in the drama and beauty of the performance. The cast features some of the opera world's most talented voices, including Ewa Plonka, Marjorie Owens, Yonghoon Lee, Jonathan Burton, and Peixin Chen, among others. Speranza Scappucci conducts, bringing her renowned skill to Puccini's score, which includes the iconic aria "Nessun dorma."

Tickets for "Turandot" are available as part of a subscription to the Washington National Opera (WNO) season, offering not just the best seats but also exclusive savings and maximum flexibility. The opera's run includes several performances, ensuring ample opportunity for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike to experience this spectacular production.

Mark your calendars for the opening night on May 11, 2024, and prepare for an evening of unforgettable opera. "Turandot" at the Kennedy Center is more than just a performance; it's an event that promises to leave audiences pondering the power of love and the mysteries of the human heart.

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Turandot

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin is one of opera’s most romantic masterpieces, an aching meditation on happiness undone. Canadian director Robert Carsen’s stunningly simple staging enjoys an international reputation as “a piece of contemporary operatic history” (The Globe and Mail) and returns to the COC for the first time since 2018.

Speranza Scappucci

Conductor

Events

13 - 25 May, 2024

Turandot · Washington National Opera

2 - 24 May, 2025

Eugene Onegin · Canadian Opera Company

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Turandot by Puccini

Washington National Opera

Conductor in Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky

Canadian Opera Company

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