Puccini: Turandot(2009)
Franco Zeffirelli's production of Puccini's Turandot at the Met Opera in New York
Puccini: Turandot Synopsis
Franco Zeffirelli's magnificient staging of Puccini's final opera - a fairy tale set in a mythical China - is one of the most popular in the Met repertory. In this Live in HD production, Maria Guleghina takes on the title role and Marcello Giordani is Calaf, the unknown prince. Marina Poplavskaya and Samuel Ramey co-star, and Andris Nelsons conducts in his Met debut.
Puccini: Turandot (2009) is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, released on November 7, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Maria Guleghina, Marina Poplavskaya, Marcello Giordani and Samuel Ramey. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Halvorson
- Writers:
- Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
- Composer:
- Giacomo Puccini
- Production:
- Decca, The Metropolitan Opera
- Status:
- Released
Puccini: Turandot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maria Guleghina
as Turandot
Marina Poplavskaya
as Liù
Marcello Giordani
as Calàf
Samuel Ramey
as Timur
- Charles Anthony
Charles Anthony
as Emperador Altoum
- Joshua Hopkins
Joshua Hopkins
as Ping
- Tony Stevenson
Tony Stevenson
as Pang
- Eduardo Valdes
Eduardo Valdes
as Pong
Patricia Racette
as Self - Host
Keith Miller
as Mandarin
- Antonio Demarco
Antonio Demarco
as Executioner
- Sasha Semin
Sasha Semin
as Prince of Persia
Key crew
Directed by Gary Halvorson, written by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni, produced by Louisa Briccetti and Victoria Warivonchik.
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Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Puccini: Turandot – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Puccini: Turandot?
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The main cast of Puccini: Turandot (2009) includes Maria Guleghina, Marina Poplavskaya, Marcello Giordani, Samuel Ramey and Charles Anthony. The film was directed by Gary Halvorson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Puccini: Turandot released?
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Puccini: Turandot was released on November 7, 2009 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Puccini: Turandot worth watching?
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Puccini: Turandot (2009) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.