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Turandot (Alfano II - Revised Completion): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, S/A Choral Score

Turandot (Alfano II - Revised Completion): Serious Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, S/A Choral Score

By Giacomo Puccini, ed./arr. by Franco Alfano/ Italian libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni

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The story of Turandot, while originally derived from the Persian collection of stories called "The Book of One Thousand and One Days," was set in China by Puccini. It tells the tale of a cold-hearted princess (Turandot) who sets tests for her suitors, who are all put to death if they fail. An Unknown Prince (revealed at the end to be named Calaf) finally arrives and passes her tests, though Turandot still tries to escape any marriage until she is persuaded by Calaf through a test of his own and a tragic death. Regrettably, Puccini passed away (1924) from a heart attack before he could complete the opera, having finished entirely the first and second acts, and most of the third, including the extremely well-known aria by Calaf, "Nessun Dorma." Following his death, Franco Alfano was asked by Puccini's publisher and family to complete the opera, as one of his recent works resembled Turandot in its setting and heavy orchestration. Franco Alfano's first attempt (Alfano I) was rejected by Puccini's publisher and conductor Arturo Toscanini, as he took some liberties with the libretto and added a few musical passages of his own. He was then forced to write a second, more censored version (Alfano II) that followed Puccini's sketches more closely. This second version is the one that has become popular and which is made available by E.F. Kalmus, though Toscanini, in honor of the maestro Puccini, refused to complete the opera on the night of the premiere, laying down his baton where Puccini's work ended. Both the original individual percussion parts and the addition of new percussion scores have been included to suit the musicians' preferences. In addition to the complete opera, some individual scenes have also been extracted and made available by E.F. Kalmus as standalone items. Reprint edition of the women's choral score.

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Additional Details
Series: Kalmus Opera Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-810063-9
ISBN13: 979-889-810-0636
UPC: 605258539892
SKU: 36-A930097
Instrumentation: Vocal soli (9 roles, SSTTTTTBarBarBB): Chorus: Piano

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About the Composer: Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) shaped Italian opera for the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries through works that balanced lyrical melody with dramatic intensity. His gift for memorable vocal lines and orchestral color made operas like La Bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly staples of the international repertoire. Puccini died before completing Turandot, leaving behind a finished skeleton of the final act and one of opera's most celebrated arias, "Nessun Dorma."

As a composer, Puccini worked with precision and revision, often reworking passages to serve both the orchestra and the voice with equal care. His approach to dramatic pacing and orchestral accompaniment set a standard for verismo opera that influenced generations of composers and remains a teaching model for understanding how instrumental writing supports vocal expression.

Why we love this

Turandot presents a complete dramatic arc with some of opera's most recognizable music, including "Nessun Dorma." The Alfano II completion respects Puccini's compositional voice while providing the resolution singers and audiences expect. For programs seeking a major operatic work with strong choral moments and a score that engages both soloists and ensemble, this offers substantial musical and theatrical reward.

What to expect

Turandot sweeps between intimate lyrical moments and grand orchestral statements, building from the mystery and cruelty of the princess's world toward passion and redemption. The music carries Puccini's signature warmth even within the coldest dramatic contexts, with orchestral textures that shift from delicate to overwhelming and vocal lines that soar with conviction.

Who it's for

Opera programs preparing a full production or concert performance, advanced amateur companies, and professional ensembles seeking a work that combines dramatic substance with vocally rewarding writing. College and community opera theaters will find this score offers roles across a wide voice range and choral participation at multiple difficulty levels.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the soprano and alto voices in the choral sections to maintain clarity within Puccini's thick orchestration; the S/A writing supports both harmonic complexity and accessibility.
  • Mark the dramatic turns between Turandot's cold exterior and her eventual transformation; the chorus often mirrors these shifts and should respond with textural and dynamic precision.
  • Use the piano reduction as a rehearsal tool to establish clear harmonic landmarks, but work toward understanding the orchestral doublings so singers anticipate instrumental color and support.

How to use it

Program Turandot as a season centerpiece or as a full-length spring production. The work's familiar music makes it accessible to audiences while its dramatic scope and multiple role assignments provide opportunity for ensemble participation. Directors can also extract scenes or the "Nessun Dorma" sequence for concert performances when a full staging is not feasible.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing through thick orchestral textures while maintaining vocal projection and line clarity
  • Managing dramatic shifts between lyrical exposition and intense climactic moments
  • Reading and executing complex harmonic movement in choral parts built on orchestral foundations
  • Interpreting character through vocal color within the verismo idiom
  • Collaborating across nine solo roles and multiple ensemble sections to sustain a large-scale dramatic work

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