North Carolina Opera Presents TURANDOT in Raleigh

Puccini's Turandot unfolds in a glittering imperial court, where an icy princess guards her freedom by challenging suitors to solve impossible riddles. When a courageous prince dares to compete, a high-stakes game of wit and will begins—each wrong answer brings death. The story's emotional core is a heart that melts, as love ultimately challenges cruelty.

Featuring the iconic aria 'Nessun dorma,' this production brings striking spectacle and soaring sound to the stage. As the North Carolina Opera's company premiere, it is performed in Italian with English translations projected above the stage, making this timeless drama accessible to all.