In May 2024, the long-awaited debut of Veronika Dzhioeva as Princess Turandot took place at the legendary Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. This performance, marking the centenary of Giacomo Puccini's death, became one of the most memorable events of the season.
To honor the great composer, the Teatro Colón chose an impressive production of Turandot, based on the designs of the renowned Argentine director Roberto Oswald, first presented in 1993 and revived many times since. The costumes by Aníbal Lápiz, monumental sets featuring colossal statues, and the iconic gong created by Oswald infused the production with the atmosphere of a Chinese fairy tale.
The musical direction was entrusted to maestro Carlos Vieu, who highlighted the drama and power of the orchestra’s sound, though, according to critics, this sometimes disrupted the balance with the soloists' voices.
Veronika Dzhioeva embodied the role of Turandot with rare vocal intelligence. Her debut was met with great anticipation, as Turandot is considered one of the most challenging roles in the opera repertoire. As noted by a critic from ProOpera:
"Veronika Dzhioeva is a highly intelligent singer who skillfully manages her vocal resources to deliver in one of the most demanding roles in the repertoire. Her high register is powerful, and her middle register is rich and expressive. In the aria 'In questa reggia,' she demonstrated a range of nuances not often seen in performers of the Ice Princess role."
The performance concluded with loud applause and enthusiastic reviews from the audience, and all nine scheduled performances sold out long before the premiere. As Marta Huertas de Gebelin from Cult.news remarked:
"Turandot at the Teatro Colón was not only a triumph for the artists and musicians but also a reminder of the timeless genius of Puccini, whose music continues to captivate audiences worldwide."
Veronika Dzhioeva’s debut at the Teatro Colón confirmed her status as one of the best interpreters of the most challenging roles in the opera world.
To honor the great composer, the Teatro Colón chose an impressive production of Turandot, based on the designs of the renowned Argentine director Roberto Oswald, first presented in 1993 and revived many times since. The costumes by Aníbal Lápiz, monumental sets featuring colossal statues, and the iconic gong created by Oswald infused the production with the atmosphere of a Chinese fairy tale.
The musical direction was entrusted to maestro Carlos Vieu, who highlighted the drama and power of the orchestra’s sound, though, according to critics, this sometimes disrupted the balance with the soloists' voices.
Veronika Dzhioeva embodied the role of Turandot with rare vocal intelligence. Her debut was met with great anticipation, as Turandot is considered one of the most challenging roles in the opera repertoire. As noted by a critic from ProOpera:
"Veronika Dzhioeva is a highly intelligent singer who skillfully manages her vocal resources to deliver in one of the most demanding roles in the repertoire. Her high register is powerful, and her middle register is rich and expressive. In the aria 'In questa reggia,' she demonstrated a range of nuances not often seen in performers of the Ice Princess role."
The performance concluded with loud applause and enthusiastic reviews from the audience, and all nine scheduled performances sold out long before the premiere. As Marta Huertas de Gebelin from Cult.news remarked:
"Turandot at the Teatro Colón was not only a triumph for the artists and musicians but also a reminder of the timeless genius of Puccini, whose music continues to captivate audiences worldwide."
Veronika Dzhioeva’s debut at the Teatro Colón confirmed her status as one of the best interpreters of the most challenging roles in the opera world.