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.

Captured live during The Met: Live in HD on 02.04.2016.

The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles.

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Distributor: The Metropolitan Opera
Director: Anthony Minghella

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