
Madama Butterfly
The Met: Live in HD 2023 through 2024
October 21, 2023 - May 13, 2024
Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. One of the world’s foremost Butterflys, soprano Kristine Opolais, takes on the title role, and Roberto Alagna sings Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.
Composed by Giacomo Puccini
Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. One of the world’s foremost Butterflys, soprano Kristine Opolais, takes on the title role, and Roberto Alagna sings Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.

A scene from Act I of PucciniÕs ÒMadama Butterfly.Ó Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera.
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