Puccini’s turandot

OperaDelaware presented Puccini's opulent, unfinished masterpiece TURANDOT at The Grand on May 17 & 19. Pictures by Joe del Tufo of Moonloop Photography.

The Princess Turandot will marry any suitor who seeks her hand, as long as they can answer three riddles. But if they fail, they'll have a date with the executioner's blade!

Featuring a compelling NEW ending written by acclaimed Scalia/Ginsburg composer Derrick Wang and starring Michelle Johnson, John Pickle, and Karen Vuong, experience Puccini's final opera filled with sumptuous music including "Nessun Dorma" and find out for yourself - has Princess Turandot finally met her match?

Read the opera’s synopsis HERE

MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM

DIRECTOR - Xinxin Tang
CONDUCTOR - Anthony Barrese
STAGE MANAGER - John Hunter
CHORUS MASTER - George Hemcher
WIGS & MAKEUP - Brittany Rappise

Meet the cast

Digital lectures

Dr. Aaron Ziegel offered two virtual pre-performance lectures on Zoom. These informative, informal lectures are designed to give audiences an insider look at the music, history, and drama of Puccini’s iconic Turandot.