Ukrainian National Opera: Madama Butterfly

The Dnipro Opera performs Puccini's tragic Madama Butterfly in Italian with English subtitles, accompanied by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians.

The Ukrainian National Opera presents Puccini's Madama Butterfly, performed by the Dnipro Opera theatre from Ukraine with a full cast and a live orchestra of more than 30 musicians. Set in Japan at the turn of the last century, the opera tells the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride, whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family lead to tragedy. Sung in Italian with English subtitles, the production features celebrated arias including One Fine Day and the Love Duet, plus the Humming Chorus. The running time is 2 hours including interval.