Turandot (Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series)

A complete guide to Puccini's TURANDOT which includes the STORY SYNOPSIS, PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS in the opera, STORY NARRATIVE with ONE-BAR MUSIC HIGHLIGHT EXAMPLES, and an ESSAY providing background about the opera and its composer, analysis, and insightful commentary. In ancient Peking, China, the beautiful Princess Turandot has erected barriers to repel suitors: she will only wed a man of royal lineage who can answer her three riddles; anyone who fails will be executed. 'Italian opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini ; libretto: Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni, after Turandotte, (1772), a dramatic fairy tale and play by Carlo Gozzi.' Story synopsis Principal characters in the opera Story narrative with music highlights Puccini and Turandot.