DVD + Blu-Ray:
Turandot from Gran Teatro del Liceu
Video artist Franc Aleu sets Turandot into the future. With projection mapping and 3D technology Turandot is shown in a spectacular, new way.
Video artist Franc Aleu, who belongs to the artists' group La Fura dels Baus, sets the exciting Puccini opera Turandot into the future. With projection mapping and 3D technology in the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the play about the cruel princess is shown in a spectacular, visually striking new way. The great vocal cast including Irene Theorin, "a powerful-voiced Turandot, Jorge de Leon, a sovereign Calaf and Soprano Ermonela Jaho, who sings a touching Liu“ (Das Opernmagazin) is leaded by conductor Josep Pons "in great form“ (forumopera.com).
Original title Turandot from Gran Teatro del Liceu
Genre Opera
Recording location Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
Duration 118 mins
Production Company A production Gran Teatre del Liceu and Les films Jack Fébus in association with ARTE France in coproduction with TV Prod, Little Tribeca with the support of Centre National du Cinéma et de l’image animée, TELEFONICA
Composer Giacomo Puccini
Orchestra / Band Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre Del Liceu
Conductor Josep Pons
Choir Chorus of the Gran Teatre Del Liceu
Stage Director Franc Aleu
Soloist Iréne Theorin, Ermonela Jaho, Jorge de Leon, Chris Merritt, Alexander Vinogradov
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