Sat, May 11
|Newport Performing Arts Center
Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly REVIVAL—LIVE in HD
Three extraordinary sopranos—Aleksandra Kurzak, Eleonora Buratto, and Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut)—tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy.
Time & Location
May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive St, Newport, OR 97365, USA
About the event
MAY 11, 2024 10:00 AM PDT
Three extraordinary sopranos—Aleksandra Kurzak, Eleonora Buratto, and Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut)—tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenors Matthew Polenzani and Jonathan Tetelman co-star as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-sopranos Elizabeth DeShong and Eve Gigliotti share the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Davide Luciano and Lucas Meachem are the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Composed by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica A co-production of the Metropolitan Opera, English National Opera, and the Lithuanian National Opera
SUNG IN ITALIAN (ENGLISH SUBTITLES) RUNTIME: 3hrs 15m One Intermission