Summary
- Los Angeles Opera is debuting monumental stage sets by David Hockney for Puccini’s “Turandot.”
- Hockney’s design creates a fantastical world for the opera, featuring abstract figurative painting.
- The sets are incredibly detailed and labor-intensive to assemble, lasting over 30 years with multiple uses.
- Hockney’s visionary work remains a timeless and essential part of the opera experience.