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Turandot

You can see the historic building of the Vienna State Opera in evening lighting, photographed from a building opposite the Ring
Wiener Staatsoper © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper
You can see the historic building of the Vienna State Opera in evening lighting, photographed from a building opposite the Ring

Opera in three acts
Libretto: Giuseppe Adami & Renate Simoni after Carlo Gozzi

Musical direction: Carlo Rizzi
Production: Claus Guth

Premiere: December 7, 2023

When Calaf, the dethroned Mongolian prince who has fled to Beijing, falls in love with Princess Turandot, he puts himself in mortal danger: For only he who solves the princess's three riddles can become her bridegroom. Anyone who fails will be executed - like all previous suitors. Calaf's father Timur and Liù, whom Calaf loves without his knowledge, summon him in vain. He accepts the challenge.

Venue

Vienna State Opera

Opernring 2
1010 Wien

Tickets & Info

Current Dates

  • Mon. 06 Jan 2025
  • Fri. 10 Jan 2025
  • Mon. 13 Jan 2025
  • Fri. 17 Jan 2025
  • Mon. 20 Jan 2025