One country, two Turandots

Article Abstract:

Puccini's opera, Turandot, is being performed in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. The opera was directed by Zhang Yimou, a motion picture producer from mainland China. Meanwhile, Wei Mingren a producer from mainland China, has mounted a rival production of the opera, also in Beijing and aims to show that only the Chinese can understand Chinese culture. Zhang's production uses carefully researched costumes and has had $15 million spent on it. The Chinese authorities have constrained indigenous creations and allowed the production of western artefects of China.

Theatrical producers and services, Theater Arts, Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters, China, Popular culture, Theater, Turandot (Opera)

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From Oberto to Falstaff: putting on anything and everything by Verdi

Article Abstract:

Edward Downes, the Associate musical director of London's Royal Opera House, plans to present to the public all of Verdi's 28 operas before 2001, the 100th anniversary of Verdi's death. But the project is running behind schedule and lacks coherence.

Management, Works, Verdi, Giuseppe, Downes, Edward

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Real time: Tosca

Article Abstract:

Radiotelevisione Italiana recently broadcasted a 19-hour version of 'Tosca.' The $7.1 million production was titled 'Tosca, in her settings and her hours,' and 17 television cameras were present for the live telecast.

Tosca (Opera)

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