Madama Butterfly

An exotic and sensual poem of the soul… the opera Puccini considered to be his “most sincere and evocative” is brought to life, staged by renowned Quebec director François Racine.

Synopsis:
It’s love at first sight for young Japanese girl Cio-Cio-San and American officer Pinkerton. But once the wedding night is over, he leaves his young wife. After betrayal comes dishonour and, in the depths of despair, the young woman takes her own life.

Cast:
Cio-Cio-San: Melody Moore
Pinkerton:  Demos Flemotomos
B.F. Sharpless: Morgan Smith
Suzuki: Allyson McHardy
Stage Director: François Racine
Conductor : James Meena
Orchestre Métropolitain
Composer: Giacomo Puccini

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PREOPERA
A dynamic and “user-friendly” introduction to the performance. Hosted by musicologist Pierre Vachon, this get-together is like a journey into the heart of the work’s music and history, its libretto and its symbols, the production’s artists, etc.

• Language: in French with brief summary in English.
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Place: Piano Nobile, salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
• Time: 6:30 pm
• Cost: Free for subscribers; $5 for general public
Anyone who wishes to attend the PreOpera talk must have a valid ticket for the opera performance on the same evening.

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