A Timeless Tale of Love and Loss
Madama Butterfly is a not-to-be-missed season finale!
Join Vancouver Opera fans at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for their season closer to experience Puccini’s transcendent melodies and Butterfly’s timeless tale of love and loss.
It’s the story of Pinkerton, an American Lieutenant stationed in Nagasaki, who marries a young Japanese girl, Cio-Cio-San. For him, it’s a marriage of convenience, a touristic fantasy abroad before he finds himself a “real” (American) bride.
For Cio-Cio-San, it begins her story of tragically unrequited love.
One of the greatest works in operatic history, Puccini’s poignant, deeply emotional music steers Madama Butterfly through love, heartbreak, hope, and tragedy.
Featuring powerhouse sopranos Yasko Sato and Karen Chia-ling Ho as the ill-fated Ci-Cio-San, this production promises stunning visuals, a world-class cast, and a story that will tug at your heartstrings. Conducted by Leslie Dala.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
April 26, May 1 and May 3 at 7:30 p.m.
April 27 and May 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: https://secure.vancouveropera.ca/madama-butterfly/