The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly
The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly
Watch The Metropolitan Opera: Madama Butterfly on FMovies. Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang takes the podium to conduct Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.
- Genre: Music
- Country: United States
- Director: Anthony Minghella
- Cast: Asmik Grigorian, Elizabeth DeShong, Jonathan Tetelman, Lucas Meacham,