oin Works & Process for an enchanting evening with the Washington National Opera's presentation of "Turandot" on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 7 pm at the Peter B. Lewis Theater in the Guggenheim, located at 1071 Fifth Avenue, NY. Tickets are available for $55, and a Choose-What-You-Pay option is also offered.
Experience the allure of one of Puccini's most captivating operas, "Turandot," featuring rich melodies and captivating visuals. The narrative revolves around a beautiful and influential princess undergoing a transformative journey. This opera is intricate, given Puccini's untimely death before its completion, often performed with an ending by Franco Alfano. However, Washington National Opera's new production will showcase a commissioned ending by Grammy Award-winning composer Christopher Tin and playwright/screenwriter Susan Soon He Stanton. The premiere is scheduled for May 2024 at the Kennedy Center.
Francesca Zambello, the Artistic Director of Washington National Opera, will engage in a discussion with Soon He Stanton and Tin about crafting a contemporary "Turandot." This rendition portrays a resilient woman overcoming a tumultuous past, leading to the demise of tyranny and the ascent of democracy. The session will include performances of key excerpts by talented singers.
Featuring music by Giacomo Puccini and Christopher Tin, with a libretto by Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni, and Susan Soon He Stanton.
ABOUT WORKS & PROCESS:
Works & Process, a non-profit organization, celebrates performing artists and their creative journey from the studio to the stage. They provide a platform for artists from leading global organizations and amplify underrecognized performing arts cultures. Works & Process offers rare, long-term, and fully-funded creative residencies, along with commissioning support. Presentations take place at the Guggenheim Museum, Lincoln Center, and The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, including the Jerome Robbins Dance Division. During the summer, Works & Process collaborates with City Parks Foundation's SummerStage and NYC Parks to curate and present free dance programs.
The Works & Process LaunchPAD initiative, "Process as Destination," offers artists multi-week residencies with 24/7 studio access, on-site housing, health insurance enrollment access, industry-leading fees, and transportation to residency partners across counties in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts.
