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Turandot drowned in an orchestral tsunami at The Royal Opera
Andrei Șerban’s 40 year old take on Puccini's tale of the ice princess largely stands the test of time, but Netrebko and Eyvazov are short of their best form.
Dodging the executioner’s axe: Șerban’s Turandot returns
Andrei Șerban’s 1984 staging of Turandot may the oldest production left in The Royal Opera’s stable, but there's life in the old horse yet.
Andrei Serban's Turandot returns once more to the Royal Opera House
Riddle me this: what is the result of combining Andrei Serban's beloved staging of Turandot with Antonio Pappano's first stage outing of the piece? Answer: a thrilling evening.