Opera in Newport

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Thanks to a generous grant from the Neubauer Family Foundation, opera lovers can enjoy Metropolitan Opera simulcasts in HD at the Oregon coast. The Met's award-winning series of live, high-definition performances has captivated audiences around the world. Puccini’s last opera, Turando, will be presented on November 14th at the Newport Performing Arts Center. 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.”