1, framework, Garden of the palace.
Night. The voices of the heralds announce orders of Turandot in Beijing that nobody sleeps until it is discovered the name of the unknown prince. Calaf quiet waiting for the sunrise ("Nessun dorma, one of the most famous arias of the operatic repertoire).
Ping, Pong and Pang are called to offer him in exchange for his name, everything a man could want: beautiful girls, riches, glory and freedom. But the prince does not leave or move from promises nor threats. Meanwhile, the soldiers introduce Timur and Liu, among the crowd because some witnesses have seen them talk to Calaf and then you suspect that you know its name. Turandot orders Timur to be put to torture, but Liu says that only she knows the name of the prince. Face Turandot (Tu gel that six boundary), then commits suicide rather than betray the secret of the man she loves (Turandot, "Who put so much strength in your heart?" / Liu: "Princess, love"). Turandot is shaken by this gesture. Left alone with her, Calaf, Turandot having reproached her coldness, overcoming resistance takes it with passion in his arms and kisses her. It is dawn. Calaf reveals his name and once again puts his fate in the hands of Turandot.
the 2nd picture, Inside the imperial palace.
The court and the whole crowd is waiting for the appearance of Turandot which will announce the outcome of research. Turandot appears radiant at the top of the stairs and claim to know the name of the unknown prince, whose name is Love. Calaf embraces her while the crowd cheers (Grand final symphonic-choral on the themes of the work).
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