DVD + Blu-Ray:
Puccini: Turandot from Teatro Regio Torino
“The icy Turandot inflames the Teatro Regio!” (Corriere della Sera)
Gianandrea Noseda conducts Puccini’s incomplete masterpiece, Stefano Poda has designed the original, spectacular, metaphysical stage production. Rebeka Lokar is a “commanding Turandot” (Bachtrack) and Jorge de León as the Princess’ suitor a “true giant” (Corriere della Sera) with his perfect rendition of “Nessun dorma”.
Grammy Award nominee Gianandrea Noseda impressively conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Regio “as modern as you have rarely experienced it. Chapeau!” (Operalounge). Stage director Stefano Poda dedicates himself to bring Puccini’s Ancient Chinese setting to life. To achieve an aesthetic and conceptual unity, his work also encompasses set and costume design as well as lighting and choreography. “Extraordinary Turandot” (La Repubblica), “unanimous applause at the end!” (La Stampa).
Original title Puccini: Turandot
Genre Opera
Recording location Teatro Regio Torino, January 2018
Duration 115 mins
Production Company A production of Teatro Regio Torino in cooperation with UNITEL
Composer Giacomo Puccini
Orchestra / Band Orchestra Teatro Regio Torino
Conductor Gianandrea Noseda
Choir Chorus Teatro Regio Torino
Chorus Master Claudio Fenoglio
Stage Director Stage Director, Set & Costume Designer, Lighting Designer: Stefano Poda
Soloist Rebeka Lokar, Jorge de León, Erika Grimaldi, In-Sung Sim
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