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Giacomo Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” stands as one of the most emotionally charged masterpieces in opera history. Teatro La Fenice presents the deeply moving tragedy of the young geisha Cio-Cio-San in a highly acclaimed, visually stunning staging by Spanish director Àlex Rigola. The minimalist, timeless set design and visionary costumes created by the world-renowned Japanese artist Mariko Mori lend a unique, poetic aesthetic to this profound drama.
Conducted by Daniele Callegari and brought to life by a stellar international cast, this painful tale of false hope, devotion, and cultural misunderstanding becomes a truly unforgettable experience within the breathtaking, historic auditorium of Venice’s legendary opera house.
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Plot of Madama Butterfly
Nagasaki, around 1900: American naval officer Pinkerton enters into a marriage of convenience with the fifteen-year-old geisha Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly. While he views the union as a temporary adventure, Butterfly falls deeply in love, renounces her family, and converts to Christianity. Soon after, Pinkerton returns to America. For three years, Butterfly waits faithfully against all advice, raising the son Pinkerton knows nothing about. When Pinkerton finally returns with his new American wife, Kate, intending to take the child back to the US, Butterfly’s world shatters as she faces the bitter reality of his betrayal. Seeing no other way out, she chooses death over dishonor. After a heartbreaking farewell to her son, she commits ritual suicide (seppuku) using her father’s blade, inscribed with the words: “He who cannot live with honor shall die with honor.”
Cast and Creative Team of Madama Butterfly
Opera in three acts
Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
Production Fondazione Teatro La Fenice
Orchestra & Chorus Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice
The Artists
Conductor • Daniele Callegari
Director • Àlex Rigola
Sets and costumes • Àlex Rigola
Lights • Albert Faura
CAST
Cio-Cio-San • Maria José Siri / Vanessa Goikoetxea
Suzuki • Manuela Custer / Anna Malavasi
Pinkerton • Joseph Dahdah / Max Jota
Sharpless • Roberto de Candia / Alberto Petricca
Goro • Andrea Schifaudo
Principe • Yamadori William Corrò
Zio Bonzo • Ramaz Chikviladze
Booking Process
Music trip to Venice for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the opera “Madama Butterfly”. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro la Fenice on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes. Follow the booking process:
- Select a Date
- Press “Add to cart” and “Send Request”
- When we receive your booking request, you will get an individual offer with some hotels to choose from. Only after your decision, we will send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
- Description of the Essential and Superior Package
Tailor-Made Opera Journeys to Suit Your Wishes
Make your visit to Teatro La Fenice a truly flawless experience! Our travel packages are fully flexible and can be enhanced with exclusive additional services to suit your individual needs. Enjoy the comfort of private transfers or uncover the secrets of Venice with a personalized private guided tour.
Would you like to explore more of Italy? We would be delighted to organize your seamless onward travel to other fascinating cultural cities. For true music enthusiasts, we can also curate a bespoke itinerary connecting the most beautiful opera houses in Italy.
Get in touch with us – we look forward to crafting your personal cultural getaway!
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Performance Dates Madama Butterfly
2027-01-30 ... 2027-02-09
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