Turandot (B1/B2)

(3 customer reviews)
An original Italian easy reader by Francesca Colombo

Giacomo Puccini’s famous opera, here simplifed for learners of Italian (with quotes from the actual libretto!) First performed in Milan in 1926, the story is set in a mythical Peking, capital of China. The ferocious, but fantastically beautiful Chinese princess, Turandot, daugher of the aged emperor, is set on avenging an ancestor who was kidnapped by a foreign prince…

Begin with this ‘easy reader’ ebook before watching the actual opera, or simply use this original Italian reading/listening practice material to add a little variety to your study program.

  • .pdf e-book (+ audio available free online)
  • .mobi (Kindle-compatible) and .epub (other ebook readers) available on request at no extra charge – just add a note to the order form or email us
  • 6 chapters (based on Puccini’s Act/Scene structure) to read and listen to
  • Comprehension questions to check your understanding
  • Italian/English glossary of ‘difficult’ terms for the level
  • Suitable for students at intermediate level or above
  • Download your Free Sample Chapter (.pdf)
How do I access my ebook?

When your order is ‘completed’ (normally immediately after your payment), a download link will be automatically emailed to you. It’s valid for 7 days and 3 download attempts so please save a copy of the .pdf ebook in a safe place. Other versions of the ebook, where available, cannot be downloaded but will be emailed to people who request them. There’s a space to do that on the order form – where it says Additional information, Order notes (optional). If you forget, or if you have problems downloading the .pdf, don’t worry! Email us at the address on the website and we’ll help. Also, why not check out our FAQ?

£9.99

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An original Italian easy reader by Francesca Colombo

Giacomo Puccini’s famous opera, here simplifed for learners of Italian (with quotes from the actual libretto!)

First performed in Milan in 1926, only after Puccini’s death from cancer, the story is set in a mythical Peking, capital of China. The ferocious, but fantastically beautiful Chinese princess, Turandot, daugher of the aged emperor, is set on avenging an ancestor who was kidnapped by a foreign prince. With the reluctant agreement of her father, she sets a condition for her own marriage: any man who wishes to marry her must come to the palace and beat a gong, then answer three riddles. If he succeeds, he wins a bride, and an empire! But those who cannot answer her riddles correctly will have their heads chopped off, already the fate of many would-be suitors…

Begin with this ‘easy reader’ ebook before watching the actual opera, or simply use this original Italian reading/listening practice material to add a little variety to your study program.

  • .pdf e-book (+ audio available free online)
  • .mobi (Kindle-compatible) and .epub (other ebook readers) available on request at no extra charge – just add a note to the order form or email us
  • 6 chapters (based on Puccini’s Act/Scene structure) to read and listen to
  • Comprehension questions to check your understanding
  • Italian/English glossary of ‘difficult’ terms for the level
  • Suitable for students at intermediate level or above
  • Download your Free Sample Chapter (.pdf)
How do I access my ebook?

When your order is ‘completed’ (normally immediately after your payment), a download link will be automatically emailed to you. It’s valid for 7 days and 3 download attempts so please save a copy of the .pdf ebook in a safe place. Other versions of the ebook, where available, cannot be downloaded but will be emailed to people who request them. There’s a space to do that on the order form – where it says Additional information, Order notes (optional). If you forget, or if you have problems downloading the .pdf, don’t worry! Email us at the address on the website and we’ll help. Also, why not check out our FAQ?

3 reviews for Turandot (B1/B2)

  1. David (verified owner)

    I’m going to see Turandot at the Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago in July, so I thought I’d best find out a little about the plot. This easy reader was perfect. Nicely written and easy to follow, so hopefully the onstage versions will be too. They display the lyrics on big screens as the singers perform, both in English and Italian. I’ll try to follow the Italian version….

  2. Steve (verified owner)

    I have purchased all the opera series thus far because one of my goals in studying Italian was to better appreciate opera. This love story plot is a bit tough to believe, but at least now I know what is going on in the opera. The “Nessun dorma” aria is beautiful, but now that I know why they are singing it … well I don’t want to provide spoilers. These books really do allow you to understand and appreciate the opera. I highly recommend them.

  3. Elsa (verified owner)

    I really enjoyed this book. The story of the opera is clearly told. I’d taken a break from doing my cleaning with the intention of just reading the introduction , but I was so taken with the tale that I read the whole book and then searched on YouTube to find a production of Turandot to watch. No more cleaning that day!
    I thoroughly recommend this book.

    • easyreadersorg

      Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback, Elsa. So few people do, so it’s a BIG HELP!
      And of course we’ve very pleased you liked the ebook.

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