Turandot NYC Reviews and Tickets

88%

(15 Ratings)

Positive

93%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Great singing, Great staging, Entertaining, Absorbing, Must see

About the Show

Two of today’s most thrilling voices share the title role of the legendary cold-hearted princess.

Elena Pankratova, dramatic soprano, makes her Met debut as the legendary—and lethal—title princess, opposite tenor SeokJong Baek as the valiant prince who puts his life on the line to win her love. Later in the spring, audience favorites, soprano Christine Goerke and tenor Roberto Alagna, assume the starring roles. Sopranos Gabriella Reyes, Aleksandra Kurzak, and Olga Kulchynska alternate as Liù, with basses Vitalij Kowaljow, Peixin Chen, and Soloman Howard as Timur.

Maestro Oksana Lyniv makes her Met debut leading Puccini’s rousing score, sharing conducting duties with Marco Armiliato.

Show-Score Member Reviews (15)

100

Must see, Great staging, Great singing

See it if you are into Opera.

Don't see it if you are not into Opera...;-)

Refreshing, Must see, Exquisite, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if A true operatic extravaganza. Not to be missed before the production is changed.

Don't see it if If you are unable to appreciate a vicarious musical experience

Masterful, Grand, Great staging, Great singing, Epic

See it if You want to be swept away in the beauty and grandeur of this opera. Over 100 on a stunning stage giving performances that’ll make you weep.

Don't see it if You hate opera and can’t sit through three hours.

Great production, Must see, Great singing, Great staging, Absorbing

See it if you like a very lavish production with huge sets, great costumes and beautiful music. This opera will wow you!

Don't see it if you like a simple set and non dramatic story. Read more

Great staging, Great singing, Epic, Enchanting, Ambitious

See it if The staging was larger than life! Costumes were exquisite. Nessun Dorma is one of my favorites.

Don't see it if It's very long, so be prepared for that.

Great singing, Great staging, Absorbing

See it if The set! Great talent, though not perfect (not enthralled by titular singer). The chorus and orchestra, in top form

Don't see it if 3 hours. Diva Netrebko is out.

Entertaining, Absorbing, Intense, Great staging, Great singing

See it if Magnificent sets and costumes. Great singing and the music to support it. Pity Puccini did not live to finish it beyond the death of Liu

Don't see it if you do not like grand opera.Zeffirelli's sets always get applause and deservedly so.Ping and Liu are actually the most compelling characters

Intense, Ambitious, Entertaining, Great staging, Great singing

See it if you enjoy great music-Puccini; great staging-Zefferelli by a talented cast with huge ensemble scenes-the Met Chorus, all sung beautifully.

Don't see it if you are'nt up for a long eve, as there are two lengthy intermissions and lots of subtitles to read, or you dislike culturally dated shows.

Critic Reviews (1)

For a previous production

"The soprano Gabriella Reyes, her voice radiant and rich in vibrato, was an uncommonly strong Liù, the servant in love with Calàf; Timur, Calàf’s father, was the stalwart bass-baritone James Morris, appearing 50 years after his Met debut. The superb Met chorus has Puccini’s score and Zeffirelli’s staging down pat; the singing in the big ensemble scenes was glorious. The conductor Marco Armiliato led a sure-paced and colorful performance."
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