Hear Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" on Classical IPR this Saturday at 1 p.m.
Puccini’s Turandot enchants with its exotic backdrop and the intense tale of the unyielding Princess Turandot and her suitors. Angela Meade stars as the title character, joined by Russell Thomas as Calaf and Guanqun Yu as Liù. The opera showcases the iconic aria "Nessun dorma," exploring enduring themes of love and sacrifice, all conducted by James Conlon.
COMPOSER: Giacomo Puccini
LIBRETTO: Giuseppe Adami / Renato Simoni
VENUE: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
PRESENTING COMPANY: LA Opera
CAST:
Turandot: Angela Meade
Calaf: Russell Thomas
Liù: Guanqun Yu
Timur: Morris Robinson
Ping: Ryan Wolfe
Pang: Terrence Chin-Loy
Pong: Julius Ahn
A Mandarin: Alan Williams
Emperor Altoum: Ashley Faatoalia
ENSEMBLE: LA Opera Orchestra and Chorus
CONDUCTOR: James Conlon
Approx. Length: 2 hours, 12 minutes
