Madama Butterfly, by G. Puccini
Madama Butterfly, by G. Puccini
Opera staged in two acts
Details
Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini is one of the most acclaimed and frequently performed opIngriarround the world. Not many operas from the usual repertoire take the breath away and move the audience like this early 20th's century masterpiece (1904). Based on the theatrical drama by David Belasco, its marvelous orchestration and melodic inspiration, truthful and at the same time exotic and extremely passionate, becomes one of the most tragic and at the same time penetrating and emotional stories of all time.
Two-hour staged version with a 15-minute intermission. Symphony orchestra integrated into the show, solo singers, choir, ballet, period costumes, lighting and unique technical set-up, taking advantage of the very special characteristics of the Concert Hall of the Palau de la Música Catalana. More than 60 artists on stage!
Performers
Orquestra NovAria Filharmonia
Cor NovAria
Ballet NovAria
Jofre Bardolet, music director
Marta Finestres, choir director
Sergi Giménez, artistic direction
Mambana Martinez, dressing room manager
Núria Serra, choreography
Anna Parnau, communication
Pepo Guardiola, production
Álvaro Duran, head of council
Imesde, lighting
Josep Abril, costume design
Ana Maria Cortés, characterization
Cast:
Sarah Zhai, M. Butterfly
Vicenç Esteve, B.F. Pinkerton
Olha Shvydka, Suzuki
Alberto Cazes, Consul Sharpless
Jose Cabrero, Goro
Xavier Casademont, Zio Bonzo
Rodrigo Aguilar, Imperial Commissario
Alexia Vázquez, Kate Pinkerton
Sis ballarins, Ànimes dels avantpassats
Program
Madama Butterfly