Artists of Asian descent rewrite ending of Puccini's
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- Puccini's 'Turandot' is an Orientalist classic that was left unfinished at the composer's death.
- A new version of the opera will hand the task of completing its ending to artists with Asian roots.
- This initiative aims to provide a more culturally sensitive and authentic conclusion to the controversial work.
Why it matters: This reimagining of 'Turandot' confronts historical cultural insensitivity in a beloved classic.
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