Madama Butterfly is one of most performed and best loved operas of all time. The tragic story of the geisha Cio Cio San and the U.S. naval officer Pinkerton touches all audiences. Director Mario Gas sets his new interpretation in a 1930’s film studio, where they are working on a movie adaptation of Puccini’s soaring opera of romance and innocence lost.
From Teatro Real, Madrid, starring Ermonela Jaho, Enkelejda Shkosa, Marifé Nogales, Jorge de León, Àngel Òdena, Francisco Vas, Tomeu Bibiloni, and Fernando Radó; conducted by Marco Armiliato.
Running Time: 2h 25m, sung in Italian with English subtitles.
CAST
Madama Butterfly (Cio-Cio-San) Ermonela Jaho
Suzuki Enkelejda Shkosa
Mrs. Kate Pinkerton Marifé Nogales
B.F. Pinkerton Jorge de León
Sharpless Àngel Òdena
Goro Francisco Vas
Prince Yamadori Tomeu Bibiloni
Uncle Bonze Fernando Radó