A century after his death, the composer of “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly” still dominates the repertoire like no one since.
Category: Turandot (Opera)
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Puccini’s ‘Butterfly’ and ‘Turandot’: More Than Appropriation
The history and curiosity behind these operas, both set in Asia, complicate often simplistic criticisms of borrowing and stereotyping.
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Ukrainian Conductor Oksana Lyniv Arrives at the Met Opera
Oksana Lyniv, who is leading “Turandot” at the Metropolitan Opera, has used her platform to criticize Russia and promote Ukrainian culture.
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At the Met Opera, the Show Goes On After a Technical Mishap
The company put on a semi-staged version of Puccini’s “Turandot” at the last minute, after a backstage lift got jammed.
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Review: The Met Opera’s ‘Turandot’ Returns With a Strong Debut
In a revival of Franco Zeffirelli’s lavish production, the conductor Oksana Lyniv led a performance that transcended the gilded stage dressing.
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The Tenor SeokJong Baek Makes His Met Debut
SeokJong Baek began his opera career as a baritone. This season at the Metropolitan Opera, he’ll perform in “Nabucco” and “Turandot” as a tenor.