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The Metropolitan Opera - Puccini: Madama Butterfly 2016

Runtime

164 mins

Language

Italian

Italian

This production highlights Puccini’s tragic story of doomed love, featuring soprano Kristine Opolais as Cio-Cio-San, a young geisha who sacrifices everything for American naval officer Lt. Pinkerton, portrayed by Roberto Alagna. The story explores the cultural misunderstandings and devastating consequences when Pinkerton marries another woman, leading to Cio-Cio-San's heartbreaking suicide. Maria Zifchak appears as Cio-Cio-San’s devoted servant, Suzuki, and Dwayne Croft plays the American consul Sharpless, attempting to prevent the unfolding tragedy. Conductor Karel Mark Chichon leads this visually stunning and emotionally powerful performance.

This production highlights Puccini’s tragic story of doomed love, featuring soprano Kristine Opolais as Cio-Cio-San, a young geisha who sacrifices everything for American naval officer Lt. Pinkerton, portrayed by Roberto Alagna. The story explores the cultural misunderstandings and devastating consequences when Pinkerton marries another woman, leading to Cio-Cio-San's heartbreaking suicide. Maria Zifchak appears as Cio-Cio-San’s devoted servant, Suzuki, and Dwayne Croft plays the American consul Sharpless, attempting to prevent the unfolding tragedy. Conductor Karel Mark Chichon leads this visually stunning and emotionally powerful performance.

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