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Cool Off with the Tale of an Icy Princess and the Suitor who Warms Her Heart in 'Turandot'
07.14.10
Soaring arias and an entrancing storyline will return to the silver screen through the Metropolitan Opera’s 2010 Summer HD Encores series, broadcasting Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21. Through a partnership between SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music and the Roxy Theater, the opera series is being broadcast throughout the summer at the downtown movie theater.
Director Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of Puccini’s last opera is a favorite of the Met repertoire. Soprano Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can’t solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calàf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous “Nessun dorma.” Running time for this feature is expected to be two hours.
“Turandot” is part of the second summer series of the award-winning The Met: Live in HD programs, which continue to captivate audiences around the world. The Summer HD Encores series features six of the most popular operas ever composed in startling high definition and digital surround sound. Shortened intermission features allow for the enjoyment of younger audiences as well as for busy schedules, and English subtitles bring the stories to life. Experience the depth and raw energy of world-class opera without going all the way to New York City!
Special summer ticket pricing is discounted: $13 for adults, $11 for senior citizens, $9 for students and $7 for youths aged 18 and under.
Tickets are available by phone at (315) 267-2277; in person at the Community Performance Series Box Office, the Roxy Theater and Northern Music and Video in Potsdam; or online at www.cpspotsdam.org.
Founded in 1886, SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music has a long legacy of excellence in music education and performance. Life at Crane includes an incredible array of more than 300 recitals, lectures, and concerts presented by faculty, students, and guests each year. The Crane School of Music is the State University of New York’s only All-Steinway institution.