An epic fairy tale set in legendary China is the next edition of The Met: Live in HD series at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 14.

Puccini’s final opera before his sudden death in 1924, “Turandot” is loosely based on a play by 18th-century Italian dramatist Carlo Gozzi. Featuring an unusual score with an astounding and innovative use of chorus and orchestra, it is still recognizably Puccini, bursting with instantly appealing melody.

Christine Goerke, Lise Lindstrom, and Nina Stemme, three of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, take turns in the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand. Tenors Marcelo Álvarez and Marco Berti are Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her love.  Franco Zeffirelli’s golden production is conducted by Paolo Carignani.

Tickets  are $20 for adults, $18 for SJCT members and $10 for student reserved.   Due to a financial agreement with the Met, no SJCT coupons are accepted for these productions.  Tickets are at www.sjctheatre.org or at the SJCT Box Office: 378-3210.