I was in one of these sessions in Liceu (Barcelona, Spain). It was truly incredible. It was the first and only time I have seen 3D effects in a live play. They were even more impressive in real life. I am still wondering how they did them so seamlessly.
Opera is very silly, purposefully so 😄 It's not supposed to be boring or rigid. Before Wagner came along the performances used to be social events. People would drink, eat, talk a bit. Wagner kind of started the trend of "sit still and in silence for the entire thing". Which is especially cruel, since his operas are about 3-5 hours long...
Same. But this libretto is notoriously ridiculous (especially the third act), so may as well interpret it in an equally ridiculous manner. At least the singing is pretty good.
The first opera I ever saw was a Boston production of Moses und Aaron when I was in college many years ago. I did not understand the music of Arnold Schoenberg and I still don't. But this is lovely. OK, I've heard two other Turandots that were more traditional in approach. Still, it's Puccini! And in the middle of a sleepless night in a dreary June three weeks from my 80th birthday, I'll take it and be glad.
These days I have watched several productions of this opera in RU-vid, and can say that the way this Calaf sings "VINcero" the first time (that is, when he sings "al alba vincero"), that very first syllable, VIN-cero, has been my favorite. Such sensitivity! Unique! I would like to know what production this was, their names, etc. I saw Turandot in person about eight years ago at the Kennedy Center by the Washington Opera, and fell in love with this opera.
Puccini's 'Turandot' with Theorin, de León, Vinogradov and Jaho from Barcelona Performers: Turandot: Iréne Theorin. Emperor Altoum: Chris Merritt. Timur: Alexander Vinogradov. Calaf: Jorge de León. Liù: Ermonela Jaho. Ping: Toni Marsol. Pang: Francisco Vas. Pong: Mikeldi Atxalandabaso. Mandarin: Michael Borth. Vivaldi Choir. Gran Teatre del Liceu Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Josep Pons.
This is the best opera ive ever seen... the otherwordly design is not off putting at all, it's very unique and expresses the message in a very clear and touching way😭 the last part made me cry so hard
@@zbynekvydra8210Exactly. How many lyric soprani have wrecked their voice trying to sing the role of Turandot. Way too many. Just be a great lyric soprano and leave the dramatic soprano roles to the actual dramatic soprani.
Turandot's real background is not East Asian China, but actually a Central Asian Turan. Turan was Corée and princess Turan(Turandot) was princess Corée of Central Asia.
¿A quién en su sano juicio podría NO gustarle esta maravilla? Es hermosa, y sobre todo, el Emperador parece un Dalek. Si estaba esperando que exclamase "Sterminare, Sterminare". Vayan a enterrarse los viejos arcaicos que creen que todo debe ser tal cual como al inicio.
Vaya entonces al Louvre de París a "retocar" la Mona Lisa, o "retoque" algunas partes del Fausto de Goethe. Realmente la ignorancia es atrevida. Personas con su gusto son los que deben enterrarse.
@@juanclorduy9821 , nah, para qué partir tan arriba, con obras maestras. Mejor empezar desde lo más básico y mal hecho, como esa cara de retrógrado virgo recién desenterrado que te gastas, avispadito.
And congrats on worst ending of Tir-an-door ever. He's in love with a mask and she's in love with a corpse, the very thing that attracted Puccini to the story.
Well this is the only production that make me feel turandot really got feelings and yes!! calaf is only in love with turandot's beauty with her facade nothing more or do you think he loved the way she puts to death her suitors?? this is not a love story
@@GitanAnimex No it's a political story but it's never done like this and the production here doesn't really understand that either. Calif's obviously been given the answers to the riddles by the Emperor because he's sick of his daughter's shenanigans. However, Turandot has to change thru understanding love or the story doesn't make any sense and like most operas just becomes thoroughly depressing which the composer clearly did not intend.
@@GitanAnimex Yes but he obviously knew the story he was putting the music to before he died and the guy who finished it simply reused many of the themes already written in the opera. The reason I like this opera is because it doesn't indulge in the usual hack tragic ending. Which makes directors who do this cliche mongers.
I find myself in agreement with some of the other commts here. I am unsure whether or not i have watched thee worst production of Turandot or the best. I suppose if it has left you thinking, well it can't have been all bad. Thank you regardless for posting it.
This information was already published by Eriknorcal, missing only the date which was October 7, 2019. The rest is as follows: Puccini's 'Turandot' with Theorin, de León, Vinogradov and Jaho from Barcelona Performers: Turandot: Iréne Theorin. Emperor Altoum: Chris Merritt. Timur: Alexander Vinogradov. Calaf: Jorge de León. Liù: Ermonela Jaho. Ping: Toni Marsol. Pang: Francisco Vas. Pong: Mikeldi Atxalandabaso. Mandarin: Michael Borth. Vivaldi Choir. Gran Teatre del Liceu Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Josep Pons.
At the beginning the production reminds of Blade Runner, then just as I'm getting used to that, the end of the first act turns into Carrie, the Musical.
What is born each night and dies each dawn? What flickers red and warm like a flame, yet is not a flame? What is like ice but burns, and if it accepts you as a slave, makes you a king?
With singing and productions like this is it a wonder that the audiences are shrinking at an alarming rate? It’s almost as of the operatic scene in Europe has become a race to see who will be first to put on a production where ZERO tickets are sold.
Estas puestas en escena disruptivas quieren serlo tanto que ya terminan en lo estúpido, la parodia y el ridículo absoluto. Y las personas acá aplaudiendo: "Es la mejor producción que he visto". ¿Y cuántas ha visto? ¿O cuánto conoce de ópera? ¿Ha conocido a los grandes registas como Zeffirelli, Strehler, Schenck, Vick, etc para que se atreva a decir que esto es de lo mejor? ¿Ha escuchado a divas como Nilsson, Marton, Dimitrova, Cigna, Eva Turner, Inge Borkh cantar este rol? Si las respuestas son "no" entonces mejor guarde silencio. Por lo demás musicalmente e iniciando por la afinación de la orquesta todo bastante cuestionable. La calidad de los solistas lamentable. Pero hoy lo único importante es la puesta disruptiva. La gente se quedó sorda.
Nothing wrong with the set, amazing set, yeah Star Wars but who cares. But oh god, do we always have to suffer the cliche of aging fat opera singers? Can't we regenerqte a Corelli and Callas to give the idea that a man can be so captivated by a woman's beauty that he's prepared to throw away his life. I'd rather a young Sofia Loren mime Turandot that have to see pudgy warblers try to convince us.
@@GitanAnimex No, I think the demands of a really good opera are too extensive, great voice, great looking, great orchestra, great director great set, all done live, too many plates spinning, which is why most opera productions are sub sub standard.
Ma che robaccia è questa? Un incrocio, mal riuscito tra '1984', 'La fuga di Logan' e 'Star Wars' ORRIPILANTE!!!! NON E' PIU' POSSIBILE VEDERE LE GRANDI OPERE VIOLENTATE IN QUESTO MODO!!!
This production is absolute garbage! I stopped after 5 minutes. It's a pity, the performance is quite good, but not good enough to sit through the production!
Stopped after 5 minutes and could assess that it was a good performance? Also, you could assess it was garbage in 5 minutes? Please. Turandot, like Butterfly, MUST be set into different realms/realities nowadays for the obvious reasons. If they aren't obvious to you, that's on you!
@@thomaslehmanbaritone the reasons are only obvious to mental rejects! Turandot should not be set anywhere else than it was meant to be, otherwise it simply makes no sense. It is perfect as written and does not need to be reworked by mentally inferior directors.
@@thomaslehmanbaritone probably from aliens in mental institutions with a nice white background and half naked men suddenly walking across the stage. Pseudo intellectual mental masturbation has completely destroyed a once beautiful and flourishing art! This isn’t the appropriate terrain for empty talentless experiments en masse.
I thought I had dropped acid but then I realized another miserable production. If anyone considers This art, then I rest my case 👻👽💩. 🇫🇷 Arnuad Bourbon Amaral
