Turandot was the great Puccini’s last opera, left unfinished at his death and later completed by a younger contemporary using his notes. Knowing it would be his final masterpiece, the opera contains Puccini’s most extraordinary score, reflecting his desire to be forever remembered as a great composer.

story | The beautiful princess Turandot does not want to be dutifully married and controlled by a man, so she cleverly devises three riddles for her suitors. If they dare to attempt to answer them and fail, they are executed. But passion smolders beneath Turandot’s icy pride.

performed in italian with projected english translations.
bass performance hall, fort worth

Highlights

• One of the best-loved operas ever written by the undisputable "king" of opera composers.
• Includes "Nessun Dorma" the aria Pavarotti made famous.
• Elizabeth Bennett is making her professional debut in the demanding title role, opposite Dongwon Shin who is one of the top Calaf's.
• The costumes for the production are from Dallas Opera, and were designed by well known designer Allen Charles Klein.