Madama Butterfly
by Opera San Antonio
Apr. 17 - Apr. 19, 2025
Thursday, Saturday
This powerful opera is the passionately moving tale of a young Japanese woman's unrequited love for an American sailor. Puccini’s lush score is rich with so many memorable moments it has become a beloved favorite with audiences worldwide. Set against a backdrop of cultural contrasts and the rigid binds of honor, this opera explores the devastating aftermath of love forsaken and the consequences of unwavering trust.
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage. Madama Butterfly will be produced with The Orchestra of San Antonio presented by Classical Music Institute and in collaboration with Austin Opera.
Madama Butterfly
by Giacomo Puccini, Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa
Opera San Antonio
April 17 - April 19, 2025
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, April 19th at 7:30 PM
