Puccini's Turandot
From the Metropolitan Opera in New York: Elena Pankratova makes her Met debut as the legendary princess Turandot, with SeokJong Baek as the prince who risks his life for her love.
From the Metropolitan Opera in New York: Puccini's final opera, imbued with the sounds of mythic China. The beautiful Princess Turandot has decided that no man shall ever possess her - to win her hand, suitors must answer three riddles, and if they fail, they are killed. Prince Calaf, however, thinks he's up to the challenge. Oksana Lyniv conducts a starry cast including Elena Pankratova in her Met debut as Turandot, and SeokJong Baek as Calaf.
Presented by Debra Lew Harder with commentator Ira Siff.
Turandot .... Elena Pankratova (soprano)
Calaf .... SeokJong Baek (tenor)
Liu ..... Alekasndra Kurzak (soprano)
Timur ..... Vitalij Kowaljow (bass)
Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Conductor Oksana Lyniv
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