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Giacomo Puccini

Madama Butterfly

Puccini's classic opera of love and betrayal, reimagined with stunning visual elegance.

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Anthony Minghella's acclaimed production of "Madama Butterfly" offers a visually captivating experience, praised for its exquisite staging and cinematic aesthetic. This rendition elevates the classic tale of a Japanese geisha's tragic love for an American naval officer, presenting it with a delicate yet powerful beauty that has garnered numerous accolades.

Audiences can expect a deeply moving performance where every visual element, from choreography to set design, contributes to the dramatic impact. The production's focus on precision and unadorned beauty creates a transparent and emotionally resonant evening of music, making it a standout interpretation of Puccini's beloved opera.

A Madama Butterfly of stunning elegance and of a beauty at the same time…

✻ Best for
  • Date night
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Things worth knowing.

  1. № 01
    Duration3h 30m
  2. № 02
    LanguageThe opera is sung in Italian.
  3. № 03
    SurtitlesSurtitles are provided in both Lithuanian and English, ensuring accessibility for a diverse audience.
  4. № 04
    PremiereThis production premiered on March 23, 2006, and was recognized as the Best Opera Production at the 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards.

Performances

JUN
THU · JUN
1718:30

LNOBT Main Stage

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Production

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COMPOSER
Giacomo Puccini
LIBRETTISTS
Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR
David Parry
CONDUCTOR
Martynas Staškus
DIRECTOR
Anthony Minghella
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER
Carolyn Choa
SET DESIGNER
Michael Levine
First-time opera
  • Long evening
  • Surtitled
  • Live orchestra
  • Classic
  • ✻ Venue

    Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

    A. Vienuolio st. 1, Vilnius
    Senamiestis · Vilnius
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    COSTUME DESIGNER
    Han Feng
    LIGHTING DESIGNER
    Peter Mumford
    PUPPETS CREATED BY THE
    Blind Summit Theatre
    CHORUS MASTER
    Česlovas Radžiūnas

    ✻ Cast on this run

    Conductor
    Marcello Mottadelli
    Cio-Cio-san, Madama Butterfly
    Gabrielė Bukinė
    Suzuki
    Jovita Vaškevičiūtė
    Sharpless
    Steponas Zonys
    Goro
    Rafailas Karpis
    Prince Yamadori
    Arūnas Malikėnas
    Bonzo (house debut)
    Raimundas Juzuitis
    Imperial Commissioner
    ARMINAS SKIRVAINIS
    Kate Pinkerton
    Evelina Volodkovič