Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly

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Cio-Cio-San, the young Japanese bride of American naval officer Lieutenant Pinkerton, finds her romantic idyll shattered when he deserts her shortly after their marriage. She lives in hope that one day he will return.

Released: Mar 26, 2024

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Asmik Grigorian

Cio-Cio-San (Madama Butterfly)

Joshua Guerrero

B.F. Pinkerton

Lauri Vasar

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