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Turandot is an Italian opera by Giacomo Puccini, left unfinished at his death in 1924 and renowned for its demanding tenor aria.
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Who finished Puccini's Turandot after his death?
Puccini died in 1924 before completing the opera, leaving the final act unfinished. Italian composer Franco Alfano was hired to complete the ending using Puccini's sketches, and the opera premiered in 1926.
What is the most famous aria in Turandot?
The tenor aria "Nessun dorma" ("None shall sleep") is by far the most famous piece from the opera, sung by the character Calaf as he anticipates winning the princess's hand. It was famously popularized by Luciano Pavarotti.
What are the three riddles in Turandot?
To win Princess Turandot's hand in marriage, Prince Calaf must answer three impossible riddles. The answers to the riddles, which he solves successfully, are "Hope," "Blood," and "Turandot" herself.
Did Arturo Toscanini conduct the premiere of Turandot?
Yes, legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini led the 1926 premiere at La Scala in Milan. Famously, he laid down his baton during the third act at the exact point where Puccini had stopped writing, saying, "Here ends the master."
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