The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly
Synopsis
Anthony Minghella’s stunning production of Puccini’s opera opened the Met’s 2006–07 season and was seen by thousands of people around the world as part of the company’s Live in HD series. Patricia Racette is Cio-Cio-San, the trusting and innocent young geisha of the title, who disastrously falls in love with American Navy lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton (Marcello Giordani), only to be abandoned by him. Maria Zifchak is her loyal servant Suzuki and Dwayne Croft is Sharpless, the sympathetic American consul who does all he can but is unable to avert tragedy. Performance Date Mar 7, 2009
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Madama Butterfly: "Un bel di" -- Patricia Racette (Met Opera)
Type: Clip • Published 2014-06-27
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Patricia Racette
Cio-Cio-San
Marcello Giordani
Pinkerton
Greg Fedderly
Goro
Maria Zifchak
Suzuki
Dwayne Croft
Sharpless
Laura Fries
Cousin
Linda Mays
Mother
Stephen Paynter
Uncle Yakuside
Jean Braham
Aunt
Keith Miller
Imperial Commissioner
Christian Jeong
The Registrar
Dean Peterson
The Bonze
David Won
Yamadori
Edyta Kulczak
Kate Pinkerton
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Minghella
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Minghella
Director
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly about?
Anthony Minghella’s stunning production of Puccini’s opera opened the Met’s 2006–07 season and was seen by thousands of people around the world as part of the company’s Live in HD series. Patricia Racette is Cio-Cio-San, the trusting and innocent young geisha of the title, who disastrously falls in love with American Navy lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton (Marcello Giordani), only to be abandoned by him. Maria Zifchak is her loyal servant Suzuki and Dwayne Croft is Sharpless, the sympathetic American consul who does all he can but is unable to avert tragedy. Performance Date Mar 7, 2009
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly was directed by Anthony Minghella.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly includes Patricia Racette, Marcello Giordani, Greg Fedderly, Maria Zifchak, Dwayne Croft.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly was composed by Giacomo Puccini.