Puccini: Turandot Blu-ray (The Royal Opera) 2013Andrei Serbans spectacular and thrilling 1984 production of Puccinis final and grandest opera has long been a classic at the Royal Opera House. First filmed for BBC TV in the 80s, this new recording of its 15th revival is in stunning HD and makes this famous production available for the first time on DVD and Blu ray. The release will rightfully take its place alongside the outstanding Royal Opera Puccini DVDs of La Bohme, Tosca (on EMI) and Il

Her ballon and elevation are unique: she appears virtually to be able to will herself into mid-air

Given its premiere by The Royal Ballet in 1965 with Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn dancing the title roles

Dancers: Natalia Osipova

Cat: Chisato Katsura

conductors and directors who come together in Macbeth

especially in the Act One finale and the Act Two party

Third Apparition: Archie Buchanan

Roberto Alagna and Susan Graham

Clara danced by Francesca Hayward

is more sympathetic

Ashton provided spectacular choreography to suit the dancers’ virtuoso abilities

"A marathon production of Puccini's triptych is a masterclass in taut