The Violet Hour: Turandot Recap

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Catching Up

Ah, the Willow Ball is over... (attending a *Virtual Ball* may seem a bit strange to some of you, but Suki and I can attest to how much fun it is)! Last night, I was back at the Opera House attending a final dress rehearsal for *Don Giovanni*. (Now, there's a man who should have attended the ball!)
I was reminded that I have been remiss in posting any of my Opera Tidbits (with the exception of *Heart of a Soldier), so I am going to publish some.

You might remember that SF Opera did have a live simulcast of *Turandot*, our season opener, a few weeks back at ATT Ballpark. Here, in a nutshell, is what it looked like.

And a few photos of the cast backstage.

The *Prince of Persia* - soon to be executed - posing with *The Executioner*. All sets and costumes designed by David Hockney. They look pretty jolly..considering...

Liu the Slave Girl who loves Calif, the hero.... with the Imperial Guards

*Ping, Pang and Pong* - the Imperial Court Advisors with some of the *Priests*.

Don't you love the makeup!!! More *Imperial Court Counselors*.

*Turandot* herself...the *Icy Princess*.

The *Princess* and her Court of Ladies. I have always loved the greeny-blue of their robes....I always refer to it as *Turandot Blue". (This production has been in the SF Opera repertoire for many years...)