| Opera Australia - Turandot Reviews | 25 April 2024 |
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Arnold Rawls (Calaf), Conal Coad (Timur)
Benjamin Rasheed (Pang), Luke Gabbedy (Ping), John Longmuir (Pong)
Dragana Radakovic (Turandot), Riccardo Massi (Calaf)
Daria Masiero (Turandot)
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TurandotOpera AustraliaNo. of reviews: 11 | |
Turandot amps up the spectacle |
 30 Mar 16 / Arts Hub |
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour this year brings Puccini’s passionate Turandot spectacularly to life |
| 30 Mar 16 / Theatre Now |
Visual thrills, superb singing and great storytelling make Turandot a true Sydney Harbour spectacle |
| 30 Mar 16 / The Daily Telegraph |
Chinese symbols abound in enjoyable Turandot on Sydney Harbour |
| 28 Mar 16 / Bachtrack |
Fire-breathing Chinese dragon the dramatic centrepiece of Handa Opera’s spectacular production of Turandot |
| 27 Mar 16 / The Daily Telegraph |
A spectacular tour-de-force that should not be missed |
| 27 Mar 16 / Australian Stage |
Dragana Radakovic majestic, while Riccardo Massi delivers powerful Nessun Dorma |
| 27 Mar 16 / Sydney Morning Herald |
Chen Shi-Zheng's production gives new depth and understanding to this famous fable |
| 27 Mar 16 / Broadway World |
A production which is so generously entertaining and transportive |
| 27 Mar 16 / Daily Review |
Turandot ignites on Sydney harbor |
| 26 Mar 16 / The Huffington Post |
Chinese take on Puccini sets off all the right crackers (with Prime Ministerial approval) |
| 25 Mar 16 / Limelight |
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Riccardo Massi on Turandot, martial arts and taking on that aria
A former Italian stuntman is set to turn heads as the tenor of the moment on Sydney Harbour.
A former Italian stuntman is set to turn heads as the tenor of the moment on Sydney Harbour.
Turandot takes shape on Sydney harbour
Opera Australia battles cockatoos, wind and rain to get Turandot on stage.
Opera Australia battles cockatoos, wind and rain to get Turandot on stage.
Turandot: How to build a dragon, Opera Australia-style
There are plenty of literary suggestions on how to slay a dragon, but not so many as to how to build them.
There are plenty of literary suggestions on how to slay a dragon, but not so many as to how to build them.
Dan Potra reveals his set design for Turandot on Sydney Harbour
Dan Potra has a principle, and it’s true whether he’s working on the Sydney Olympics, a brand new Philip Glass opera or an extravaganza at Edinburgh Castle.
Dan Potra has a principle, and it’s true whether he’s working on the Sydney Olympics, a brand new Philip Glass opera or an extravaganza at Edinburgh Castle.
Chen Shi-Zheng unveils his vision for Turandot on Sydney harbour
According to the vision of Chinese-born director Chen Shi-Zheng, who will direct Turandot for Opera on the Harbor in 2016, Puccini's opera contains the potential for great beauty and majesty.
According to the vision of Chinese-born director Chen Shi-Zheng, who will direct Turandot for Opera on the Harbor in 2016, Puccini's opera contains the potential for great beauty and majesty.
Production details
Cast
Radakovic/Masiero, Lewis, Coad, Massi/Rawls, Kwon/Kong, Gabbedy, Macfarlane, Longmuir, Dubinsky
(c) Castles-Onion (d) Chen
Performance dates
24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 March, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 April 2016
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22 Apr 24 / The Guardian |