
Absolutely the most well-known aria from Giacomo Puccini's (1858-1924) opera Turdandot, "Nessun Dorma (None Shall Sleep)" is sung by Calaf (the Unknown Prince, tenor) at the beginning of the third act. Turandot has ordered that no one may sleep until the name of the Unknown Prince is discovered, and Calaf triumphantly sings that he will triumph. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2+EH.2+BCl.2+CBsn: 4.3.3.1(sub BTbn): Timp.Perc(1-2): Clst.Hp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Tenor Solo or Trombone: Chorus(opt). This newly engraved edition is designed to be performed by either a tenor with orchestra or by orchestra alone with a trombone soloist. Likewise, the chorus part may be played by muted trumpets (available in C and also transposed to B-flat) if no chorus is available. Two concert endings are available to use in this edition, a shorter version based on the recordings made so famous by Luciano Pavarotti and an extended ending supplied by James Barnes. The corresponding vocal score with piano accompaniment is available separately from LudwigMasters.
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This product is sold brand new. A manufacturer warranty applies only when the manufacturer provides one for this item.
Return requests must be submitted within 14 days of delivery and approved by our RMA department before the item is shipped back. Non-defective returns may be subject to a minimum 25% restocking fee and return shipping charges. Unauthorized returns are not eligible for credit or refund. Read the full return policy.