Turandot
Puccini’s classic opera returns starring soprano Lise Lindstrom in the title role and the Company debuts of tenor Carl Tanner as Calàf and soprano Angel Joy Blue as Liù. Turandot is tale of mystery, intrigue and ultimately the triumph of love set in Imperial China and marks the anticipated return of soprano Lise Lindstrom in her signature role as princess Turandot, a role performed here in 2011 and on all the world’s leading stages. Joining her in a Company debut is Carl Tanner as Calàf. Also joining the cast in Company debuts are mezzo-soprano Angel Joy Blue as Liù and bass Brian Kontes as Timur. Valerio Galli, recently named “Best Italian Conductor Under 40” by La Stampa newspaper, makes his Company conducting debut for these performances. Stage director Keturah Stickann stages the drama. Turandot will be sung in Italian with English translations above the stage. (Photo courtesy SD Opera)
