Turandot
Jan 01, 2008 · 2h 4m
Director
Tiziano ManciniOverview
Internationally acclaimed Chinese film-maker Chen Kaige delivers an opulent staging of the fairy-tale story of Chinese Princess Turandot, who will only marry a prince capable of solving her riddles. With sumptuous costumes and palace sets designed in China, Kaige's production adds a compellingly authentic accent to Puccini's exotic orchestral palette. Zubin Metha and his brilliant Orquestra de la Comunitet Valenciana offer "genuine foreworks of sound" (Wiener Zeitung), Maria Guleghina triumphs as Turandot. Recorded in 2008 at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia. Zubin Mehta (conductor).
Cast of Turandot
Crew of Turandot
About Turandot
What is Turandot about?
Internationally acclaimed Chinese film-maker Chen Kaige delivers an opulent staging of the fairy-tale story of Chinese Princess Turandot, who will only marry a prince capable of solving her riddles. With sumptuous costumes and palace sets designed in China, Kaige's production adds a compellingly authentic accent to Puccini's exotic orchestral palette. Zubin Metha and his brilliant Orquestra de…
When was Turandot released?
Turandot was released on January 1, 2008.
How long is Turandot?
Turandot runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
Who directed Turandot?
Turandot was directed by Tiziano Mancini.
Who is in the cast of Turandot?
The cast of Turandot includes Maria Guleghina (Turandot), Javier Agulló (Altoum), Alexander Tsymbalyuk (Timur), Marco Berti (Calaf) and Alexia Voulgaridou (Liù).