Puccini’s opera Turandot was premiered on 25 April 1926, and Decca Classics is proud to celebrate this centenary with the third in a series of brand-new limited edition deluxe presentations of Pavarotti-Puccini reissues.

Pavarotti’s links to this opera are inextricable, and although he rarely sang the role of Calaf on stage. Joan Sutherland never performed the role on stage, studying it specifically for this recording. The 1972 recording is widely regarded as the definitive version of this opera, now newly-mastered from the original 1972 master tapes in 24-bit/192 kHz definition.

Meticulously researched and lavishly presented hardback book in multiple languages, housed in a deluxe cloth-wrapped rigid slipcase, with sticker and onsert, presenting:

• A new feature-length essay from internationally renowned writer on opera, Roger Pines
• Individual features on Pavarotti, Sutherland, Caballé
• Special article from Decca’s rising tenor Freddie de Tommaso on his approach to performing the role of Calaf in the 21st century
• Facsimiles from the original 1970s LP release booklet, including the complete libretto in four languages
• Original session photographs and recently unearthed shots
• Also includes exclusive 1920s-style Turandot collectible poster (A4)