Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly
“Royal Opera House Live Cinema Season 2016/17: Madama Butterfly”
Synopsis
Cio-Cio-San, the young Japanese bride of dashing American officer Lieutenant Pinkerton, finds her romantic idyll shattered when he deserts her shortly after their marriage. She lives in hope that one day he will return. Three years later, Cio-Cio-San and her little son see Pinkerton’s ship in the harbour. She excitedly expects his visit – but Pinkerton and his American wife Kate have come only to take the boy away, to raise him in America. Cio-Cio-San bids her son farewell and then takes her own life.
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Madama Butterfly Trailer - 2019 Central City Opera
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moshe Leiser, Patrice Caurier
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Royal Opera House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moshe Leiser, Patrice Caurier
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Agostino Cavalca
Costume Design
Moshe Leiser
Director
Patrice Caurier
Director
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What is Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly about?
Cio-Cio-San, the young Japanese bride of dashing American officer Lieutenant Pinkerton, finds her romantic idyll shattered when he deserts her shortly after their marriage. She lives in hope that one day he will return. Three years later, Cio-Cio-San and her little son see Pinkerton’s ship in the harbour. She excitedly expects his visit – but Pinkerton and his American wife Kate have come only to take the boy away, to raise him in America. Cio-Cio-San bids her son farewell and then takes her own life.
Who directed Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly?
Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly was directed by Moshe Leiser, Patrice Caurier.
Who stars in Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly?
The principal cast of Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly includes Antonio Pappano, Ermonela Jaho, Marcelo Puente, Scott Hendricks, Carlo Bosi.
When was Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly released and how long is it?
Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly was composed by Giacomo Puccini.