I have seen this opera performed many times at the Met in New York, at the Lyric in Chicago, and at Michigan Opera Theater in Detroit. Directing my comments strictly at sets and costumes, this production was a disaster. The setting in old China allows for wonderful, opulent sets along with room for multitudes of color in sets as well as costumes. The operative word for this production was "gray." It was disappointing throughout until the very end when both Turandot and Calaf were momentarily draped in capes befitting the theme of the opera. A sprinkling of multicolored sparkles streaming from the ceiling couldn't save this sad production.
Not so, however, with the singing and the orchestra. The orchestra and the entire cast were excellent, and all contributed to an enjoyable evening of music. The composer didn't give Turandot much to work with, and what was provided depended on voice projection and the ability to hit many high Cs.Ms. Shoremount-Obra was outstanding, particularly in her "In questa Reggia," though the audience didn't seem to receive it well. Likewise, Mr. Drackley's performance of the highlight of the show, "Nessun Dorma" equaled any version I've heard, including that of Franco Correlli some years back. Ms. Samson as Liu was outstanding as were the overall perfomances of the actors who played Ping, Pang and Pong.
All in all, I enjoyed the performance so long as I kept my eyes closed so as not to be repelled by the sets and costumes, and focused only on the top notch voices coming from the stage.