Get educated about opera

On Tuesday, July 24, from 7-8pm at Third Place Commons at Lake Forest Park town center, members of Seattle Opera’s education staff will lead an informal opera talk designed to give you an orientation to their upcoming production of Turandot.

© David Bachman, Pittsburgh Opera, Turandot, 2011

Set in China’s Imperial City, Puccini’s spectacular masterpiece recounts the legend of a bloodthirsty princess whose icy, vengeful heart softens as she comes to know true love. The lyrical and sweeping score features many memorable melodies, including the popular tenor aria “Nessun dorma.” Stunning pageantry, passionate confrontations, the famous riddle scene, and one of opera’s most powerful kisses make Turandot a monumental achievement not to be missed.