The Royal Opera 23-24 | Madama Butterfly

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.

Cast: Asmik Grigorian, Joshua Guerrero, Lauri Vasar, Hongni Wu

Conductor: Kevin John Edusei | Director: Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier