Saturday November 7, 2009
The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Turandot
Director Franco Zeffirelli's breathtaking production of Puccini's last opera is a favorite of the Met repertoire. Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can't solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calāf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous "Nessun dorma."
Conductor: Andris Nelsons
Production: Franco Zeffirelli, Maria Guleghina, Marina Poplavskaya, Marcello Giordani, Samuel Ramey
Approximate running time 3 hours 30 minutes / 2 intermissions.
Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
· All operas are presented with English subtitles.
· Doors to the Lumina Theatre open 30 minutes prior to performance.
· Refreshments (cash/check) are available one hour prior and during the first intermission.
· Park in Lots E and M.
Lumina Theater. 1 p.m. To order tickets, call 910.962.3195.
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