Giacomo Puccini: TurandotTeatro alla Scala, Milan

Set in an imaginary China, Turandot tells the story of a princess whose beauty is matched only by her cruelty. She submits three riddles to her suitors, who flock from all over the world in the hope of marrying her. Only the one who can solve all three riddles will win her hand in marriage. Those who fail will be condemned to death and be beheaded. Calaf – the son of the King of Tartary – falls under the spell of the cruel princess. Will he be able to rise to the challenge?

Renowned the world over for her brilliant interpretations of the most demanding female operatic roles, Anna Netrebko confirms her affection for Milanese audiences by reprising for this new production the title role she first performed in 2020 on the stage of the Munich opera house. By her side in the role of Prince Calaf is Yusif Eyvazov, whose tenor voice brings to life the opera’s most famous aria, Nessun Dorma, a hymn to love and determination that is testament to the genius of Puccini.

Turandot is a masterpiece of dramatic intensity, showcasing the incredible melodic inventiveness of the composer, who died in 1924 leaving his score unfinished. This new production at La Scala in Milan features the original version of the finale by Franco Alfano, who was commissioned by Toscanini to complete the score, based on notes left by Puccini.