"Nessun dorma" is an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot and one of the best-known tenor arias in all opera. It is sung by Calaf, il principe ignoto, who falls in love at first sight with the beautiful but cold Princess Turandot.

What is the top note in Nessun Dorma?

Puccini's top B – it's both the dream and nightmare of the world's greatest tenors. But who does it best? It's easy to assume that Pavarotti's stonking version is the be-all and end-all when it comes to the performance of this great Puccini aria.

What are the three riddles in Nessun Dorma?

The first question is offered: “What is born each night and dies each dawn?” Calàf correctly answers “Hope.” Slightly taken aback, Turandot poses the next riddle: “What flares warm like a flame, yet it is no flame?” Calaf hesitates, then answers perfectly “Blood.” Visibly shaken, Turandot asks the final question: “The ...