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Turandot (Italian pronunciation: [1] [2] or [turanˈdɔt] ⓘ; [3] [4] see below) is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini to a libretto in Italian by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni. Puccini left the opera unfinished at the time of his death in 1924; it premiered in 1926 after the music was posthumously completed by Franco Alfano.
Nessun dorma" is also the title of a short film by Ken Russell included in the 1987 film Aria. [38] "Nessun dorma" has also accompanied dramatic scenes in various television shows. For example, the piece is played at the conclusion of episode 4 of the Korean drama Vincenzo [39] and during the first episode of the second season of Squid Game. [40]
" ' O sole mio" (Neapolitan pronunciation: [o ˈsoːlə ˈmiːə]) is a well-known Neapolitan song written in 1898. Its Neapolitan-language lyrics were written by Giovanni Capurro and the music was composed by Eduardo di Capua (1865–1917) and Alfredo Mazzucchi (1878–1972). [2] The title translates literally as "my sun" or "my sunshine". [3]
[3] [4] Following that win, Bretan auditioned for season 11 of America's Got Talent when she sang "Nessun dorma" from Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot. [5] The act received a standing ovation from Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel; afterwards Mel B pressed her golden buzzer, sending Bretan directly to the quarterfinals.
The concert is particularly known for the two recordings of "Nessun dorma". The first is sung by Pavarotti alone. The second, the concert encore, includes all three tenors singing individually and then, for the final 'Vincerò!' singing together - conductor Zubin Mehta appeared completely delighted with the effect this had. [1]
"Nessun dorma" is an order by Turandot: "Questa notte nessun dorma in Pechino" - "This night nobody dorma in Peking." Calaf only repeat this order, since he has just listened these words. My English is too poor to try a translation, but I hope this explication could be helpful. --Al Pereira 06:53, 9 September 2006 (UTC) (from Italy)
Nessun dorma (English: None shall sleep) [26] is an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot, [27] and is perhaps the most lyrical piece of music known to the public, thanks to Luciano Pavarotti, which had made it a staple in his repertoire, especially in his performances outside the opera houses. [28]
The Three Tenors in Concert 1994 is a live album by José Carreras, Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti with conductor Zubin Mehta.The album was recorded on July 16, 1994, at the Three Tenors concert in Los Angeles with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the chorus of the Los Angeles Opera on the night before the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final. [1]