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Yusif Eyvazov stars in Baku premiere of Turandot opera
The Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre held the premiere of Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Turandot” at the Heydar Aliyev Palace. This production marks the first time the opera has been staged in Azerbaijan in 98 years and was specifically designed for the Baku stage.
Renowned tenor and People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Yusif Eyvazov performed the role of Calaf, marking his first time performing the part in his home country. The premiere featured Italian soprano Carmen Giannattasio in the role of Turandot and Italian maestro Beatrice Venezi as conductor.
The production utilizes three different casts across three premiere evenings, featuring various soloists and conductors. The creative team includes production director Mikayil Mikayilov, production designer Mustafa Mustafayev, and director Elnur Ismayilov.
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Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre · Giacomo Puccini · Heydar Aliyev Palace · Leyla Aliyeva · Yusif Eyvazov
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- [● 3 SOURCES] This is the first time “Turandot” has been staged in Azerbaijan in 98 years. primeinfo.az · az.trend.az · www.trend.az
- [● 3 SOURCES] Yusif Eyvazov performed the role of Calaf on October 24. primeinfo.az · az.trend.az · www.trend.az
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mikayil Mikayilov served as the production director. primeinfo.az · az.trend.az · www.trend.az
- [● 3 SOURCES] The production features three different casts across three premiere evenings. primeinfo.az · az.trend.az · www.trend.az
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre premiered a new staging of Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot” at the Heydar Aliyev Palace. primeinfo.az · az.trend.az · www.trend.az
- [● 3 SOURCES] Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, attended the premiere. primeinfo.az · az.trend.az · www.trend.az
- [● 3 SOURCES] Beatrice Venezi conducted the performance. primeinfo.az · az.trend.az · www.trend.az
- [● 3 SOURCES] Carmen Giannattasio performed the role of Turandot. primeinfo.az · az.trend.az · www.trend.az