Turandot

An Italian writing Chinese music? Turandot is an opera I have least expectation. Even there is a version directed by Chang Yi Mao in 1999 at Beijing outdoor.

Since I won't miss any opera showing in HK, I went with C, another opera fan from my opera group. Just finished the Act I, I have dedicated by respect to Giancomo Puccini. (I dont' like his play at all. Since all his play mostly about war, hate, tears and death) He has the wondrous skill of integrating beautiful music with high drama to create heroines who, though not without their faults and foibles, are fondly remembered by posterity.

The stage looks great with some slides of Beijing. But the costume is not very impressive.

For players, honestly, Warren Mok disappointed me. But I like the role Liu very much. One who can sacrifise life for love. The pincipessa, Turandot is so cold and don't know what is love though she realized what is love finally after Liu died. I was touched.

Am I Liu or Turandot?