Opera is well known for its glamorous costumes and impressive arias but has never reached the Southeast Asian context. Until now.
Turandot is Puccini’s epic final opera, set in ancient Beijing, where the beautiful but icy Princess Turandot vows never to marry. Any prince seeking her hand must answer three riddles correctly—or face execution. When the mysterious Prince Calaf succeeds, he offers Turandot one final challenge: if she can discover his name before dawn, he will willingly die. As the city searches through the night, sacrifice, courage and compassion begin to melt Turandot’s guarded heart.
Featuring some of opera’s most glorious music, including the celebrated aria “Nessun dorma,” Turandot is a timeless story of love, redemption and hope. As Puccini passed away before completing the opera, this production will be presented with Franco Alfano’s traditional completion, the version most frequently performed in opera houses around the world.
Held from the 17th to the 25th October at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) and starring a full Malaysian cast, enjoy the drama, romance, and arias abound. Tickets are available here from RM188, with student and senior discounts for both groups.
