Madama Butterfly
“La Monnaie de Munt”
Synopsis
Madama Butterfly marked a new phase in Puccini’s development, in which he enriched his musical palette with the exoticism of the Far East. The fact that his direct emotionality contains a universal dimension is clear from the lasting worldwide popularity of this work. Hotel Pro Forma, known to us for their performance of Rachmaninov Troika in 2015, brings East and West together in a theatrical ritual for our time. Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, a master of the Italian repertoire, makes his La Monnaie debute.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirsten Dehlholm
- Screenplay & Story
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Madama Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Studios
- De Munt / La Monnaie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Dehlholm
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsten Dehlholm
Director
Giacomo Puccini
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madama Butterfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Madama Butterfly about?
Madama Butterfly marked a new phase in Puccini’s development, in which he enriched his musical palette with the exoticism of the Far East. The fact that his direct emotionality contains a universal dimension is clear from the lasting worldwide popularity of this work. Hotel Pro Forma, known to us for their performance of Rachmaninov Troika in 2015, brings East and West together in a theatrical ritual for our time. Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, a master of the Italian repertoire, makes his La Monnaie debute.
Who directed Madama Butterfly?
Madama Butterfly was directed by Kirsten Dehlholm.
Who stars in Madama Butterfly?
The principal cast of Madama Butterfly includes Alexia Voulgaridou, Ning Liang, Marcelo Puente, Aris Argiris, Riccardo Botta.
When was Madama Butterfly released and how long is it?
Madama Butterfly was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.