The Metropolitan Opera - Puccini: Madama Butterfly
Anthony Minghella’s beautiful, atmospheric production enhances Puccini’s drama of unfortunate, doomed love. Soprano Kristine Opolais brings all of her passionate commitment to her portrayal of Cio-Cio-San, the teenage geisha who gives up everything for Lt. Pinkerton. Roberto Alagna is the American naval officer who does not understand the depth of Cio-Cio-San’s love, and whose subsequent marriage to an American woman precipitates Butterfly’s suicide. Maria Zifchak is Suzuki, Cio-Cio-San’s faithful servant, and Dwayne Croft plays the American consul Sharpless, who tries to avert the tragedy. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.
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- Cast:
- Roberto Alagna , Kristine Opolais , Maria Zifchak , Dwayne Croft , Deborah Voigt , David Crawford
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Reviews
Good concept, poorly executed.
How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.
an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.