Whilst Puccini's Calaf relentlessly pursues his Turandot, Mr Wei's prince at one point gives up his pursuit of Turandot in search of real beauty.

ECONOMIST: Grand opera in China

It attempts to tackle the opera's main difficulty: how can the cold-hearted ice princess Turandot fall suddenly and deeply in love with her suitor, Calaf?

NPR: Chinese Composer Gives 'Turandot' a Fresh Finale

It is only when Turandot's character merges with that of Liu, Calaf's devoted slave-girl who has killed herself, that she gives up everything to follow her prince.

ECONOMIST: Grand opera in China