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Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese geisha, seeks to fulfill her dreams through marriage to an American naval officer. Her faith in their future is shattered by his empty vows and the loss she endures touches something deep within us all.
This critically acclaimed production presents a delicately exotic image of Japan. It provides a beautiful backdrop for one of the most popular operas of all time, set to Giacomo Puccini's most heartbreaking score.
On Stage Sept. 26 to Nov. 3, 2009
At the Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W., Toronto. Performance time is approximately two hours, 30 minutes with one intermission. Sung in Italian with English SURTITLES™.
"The famous almost whispering interlude music, where Butterfly awaits Pinkerton’s return, was pure, spine-tingling magic."
Conductor: Carlo Montanaro / Derek Bate Director: Brian Macdonald Set & Costume Designer: Susan Benson
Cio-Cio-San: Adina Nitescu / Yannick-Muriel Noah Suzuki: Allyson McHardy / Anita Krause Pinkerton: David Pomeroy / Bryan Hymel Sharpless: James Westman / Brett Polegato
A Canadian Opera Company production. A scene from the COC's production of Madama Butterfly. Photo: Michael Cooper © 2009
Special Support
This production was originally made possible through a generous gift from John A. Cook
Generously Underwritten in Part by The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
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