Turandot
Puccini’s Great Unfinished Opera
Online Lecture
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Lecturer: Sandy Burnett
Date: Monday 22 September, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7.30pm AEST | 7.00pm SA | 4.30pm WA | 9.30pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD
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overview
Delve into the haunting, majestic world of Turandot – the final, unfinished masterpiece of Giacomo Puccini.
First performed at La Scala, Milan in 1926, Turandot draws from centuries-old Persian tales, centering on a princess who issues a deadly challenge to her suitors: answer three riddles or die. When the mysterious Prince Calàf accepts the challenge, Turandot is forced to confront emotions she’s long denied. Rich in symbolism and stirring arias, the opera raises enduring questions about power, love and the nature of transformation.
Join Sandy Burnett for a thought-provoking exploration of Turandot – and the questions it raises about cultural portrayal and the haunting legacy of art left incomplete.
YOUR EXPERT LECTURER
Sandy Burnett is one of the UK’s most authoritative broadcasters in classical music. After studying at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge and working as music director for the RSC, National Theatre and London’s West End, he spent a decade as a core presenter on BBC Radio 3. He has lectured and hosted events for leading organisations including Wigmore Hall, the Royal Academy of Music and the London Jazz Festival.
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