Turandot: Behind the Curtain | Washington National Opera

Join us for an all-access look at the Washington National Opera's 2024 production of Puccini's "Turandot." Dive behind the scenes with Director Francesca Zambello, Costume Designer Linda Cho, Set Designer Wilson Chin, and Costume Director Marsha LeBeouf as they bring a fresh vision to this classic opera. Don't miss the stunning new interpretation complete with a brand-new ending crafted by Grammy Award®-winning composer Christopher Tin and acclaimed playwright Susan Soon He Stanton.

Witness the magnificent production on Saturday, August 24th, for free at WNO's Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park, in Washington, D.C.!
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Watch the Kennedy Center stage transform into a realm of color, pageantry, and spectacle. Explore how the team tackles the challenges of reviving Puccini’s final masterpiece, enhancing its sumptuous music and dramatic storyline. From the intricate costume designs to the elaborate set pieces, get an exclusive glimpse into what it takes to produce an opera of this scale.

Turandot, Puccini’s final opera, unfolds in a dramatic narrative where Princess Turandot decrees that any suitor wishing to marry her must solve three riddles or face death. The opera escalates as Prince Calaf, not only solves the riddles but challenges Turandot, offering her a glimpse of true love. Featuring the world-famous aria "Nessun dorma," this production is enhanced by a compelling new ending that reimagines the conclusion of Puccini’s unfinished work.

Is Turandot mercilessly cruel or justifiably cautious? This production invites you to decide.

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