
Can a global kung fu superstar famous for death-defying stunts and slapstick humour direct a grand Italian opera?
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Can a global kung fu superstar famous for death-defying stunts and slapstick humour direct a grand Italian opera?
When it was announced that Jackie Chan would direct Turandot for this centenary Sino-Italian production of Giacomo Puccini’s final masterpiece, many in the classical music world were understandably sceptical.
Yet, Chan’s first opera production proves that his cinematic flair is a remarkably natural fit for the beloved masterpiece set in ancient China.
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