The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly (2024)
Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang takes the podium to conduct Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
Directors: Carolyn Choa, Anthony Minghella.
https://www.metopera.org/season/in-cinemas/2023-24-season/madama-butterfly/
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Asmik Grigorian as Cio-Cio-San |
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Elizabeth DeShong as Suzuki |
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Jonathan Tetelman as Pinkerton |
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Lucas Meacham as Sharpless |
| Costume & Make-Up | Han Feng | Costume Design |
| Crew | Carolyn Choa | Choreographer |
| Directing | Carolyn Choa | Director |
| Sound | Giacomo Puccini | Music |
| Directing | Anthony Minghella | Director |
| Writing | Giacomo Puccini | Writer |