Tomorrow, a work from pages of your Discovering Music course will leap onto the stage!  Puccini’s opulent final opera Turandot will be simulcast live in HD satellite transmission from The Metropolitan Opera in New York City to movie theaters across the US and the world.

Where does Turandot fit in our course?  Take a look in Unit 17 and you’ll see that it’s one of the masterpieces of Late Romanticism. The music is gorgeous.  And this opulent production by master movie director Franco Zefferelli’s is breathtaking.   The gorgeous Russian soprano Maria Guleghina will sing the role of the ruthless princess Turandot.

Dashing tenor Marcello Giordani will present the role of Calaf, her suitor—the man who breaks her curse.  Plus, best of all, you’ll “go” back stage during the long intermissions, to meet some of the singers, and see what really goes on.  Don’t worry: they always leave us plenty of time to get popcorn before the next act begins.

The broadcast starts at 1 p.m Eastern Standard Time.  That’ll be noon in Texas, and those of you out in California will be able to launch your Saturday morning with one of the greatest of all musical extravaganzas.

You can find the movie theater nearest you or simply visit The Met’s website.