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Premiere. 17 February 1904. ( 1904-02-17) La Scala, Milan. Madama Butterfly ( Italian pronunciation: [maˈdaːma ˈbatterflai]; Madame Butterfly) is an opera in three acts (originally two) by Giacomo Puccini, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa . It is based on the short story "Madame Butterfly" (1898) by John Luther ...
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- 17 February 1904, La Scala, Milan
Apr 23, 2024 · Madama Butterfly, opera in three acts (originally two acts) by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa) that premiered at La Scala opera house in Milan on February 17, 1904. The work is one of the most frequently performed of all operas.
The house comes with three servants and a geisha wife named Cio-Cio-San, known as Madame Butterfly. The lease runs for 999 years, subject to monthly renewal. The American consul Sharpless arrives breathless from climbing the hill.
Set in the early 20th century, Madam Butterfly explores themes of love, heartbreak, betrayal and cultural differences. This enduring tale encapsulates a tragic love story between a young Japanese girl called Cio Cio San and an American naval officer, Pinkerton.
Metropolitan Opera | Madama Butterfly. Madama Butterfly. Many of Puccini’s operas feature realistically drawn women characters that meet a tragic end, but none of these stories is more poignant than that of Cio-Cio-San, the title heroine of Madama Butterfly.
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An introduction to Madam Butterfly. Here’s everything you need to know about ENO’s production of Puccini’s Madam Butterfly. It’s a tragic opera by Giacomo Puccini. Puccini is one of the best-known and most successful Italian composers, thanks to operas such as La bohème, Tosca, Manon Lescaut, and Madam Butterfly ( Madama Butterfly in Italian).
Madam Butterfly: A guide to the opera, Mosco Carner. The Contrasting Styles of ‘Madama Butterfly’ & Its Revival As ‘Miss Saigon’, James Monroe Števko. A guide to Giacomo Puccini's endlessly moving Madama Butterfly, including Synopsis, Music & Arias, Fun Facts, Running Time and much more!
