Turandot (Opera)

Puccini Died 100 Years Ago. So Did the Great Opera Tradition.

A century after his death, the composer of “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly” still dominates the repertoire like no one since.

By Zachary Woolfe

The history and curiosity behind these operas, both set in Asia, complicate often simplistic criticisms of borrowing and stereotyping.

By Zachary Woolfe

Oksana Lyniv, who is leading “Turandot” at the Metropolitan Opera, has used her platform to criticize Russia and promote Ukrainian culture.

By Javier C. Hernandez

The company put on a semi-staged version of Puccini’s “Turandot” at the last minute, after a backstage lift got jammed.

By Javier C. Hernandez