Madama Butterfly - The Royal Opera
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Tue 26 Mar
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Wed 27 Mar13:00
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- Tue 26 Mar to Wed 27 Mar
- 195 minutes
Synopsis
When the young geisha, Cio-Cio-San, marries American Naval Officer Pinkerton, she believes she is entering a real, binding marriage for life. Forsaking her religion and community, she learns all too late that for Pinkerton, their marriage is merely an illusion – with tragic consequences.
With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, 'Un bel dì, vedremo' (‘One fine day’) and the Humming Chorus, Giacomo Puccini’s opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-breaking.
Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s exquisite production takes inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan.
Asmik Grigorian performs the role of Cio-Cio-San, with Kevin
John Edusei conducting.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.