Madama Butterfly at Teatro Aurora, Firenze‐Scandicci

About the Event

Experience opera like never before in this astonishing performance of Puccini's masterwork at the remarkable Cinema Teatro Aurora in Firenze‐Scandicci.
The story of the short‐lived love of a US naval officer for his young Japanese bride Butterfly. She faithfully waits for him to return, but when he does, he arrives with his new American wife. Butterfly realises she has been deceived, leading to a dramatic and tragic finale. Puccini's ravishing music includes some of the most famous and moving arias and duets in the repertoire.

Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini was an Italian opera composer of the late 19th century. He was considered one of the greatest composers of the Italian Opera, second only to Verdi. His early works were characterised by features of the traditional 19th century romantic Italian opera. Later, his style developed into the realistic verismo style, which inspired him to write his most famous masterpieces and became one of the leading exponents of the style. His most renowned works La bohème 1896, Tosca 1900, Madama Butterfly 1904, and Turandot 1924, all are popular operas played in the most prestigious venues of the classical world.

Practical Information

Free seating in rows 4‐6 with best view.

To enter the venue, all guests must show the Green Pass.

Cast / Production

Butterfly – Miki Shibahara
Pinkerton – Vladimir Reutov
Suzuki – Alessandra Masini
Sharpless – Ricardo Crampton
Goro – Maurizio Marchini
Yamadori – Alberto Fonti
The Bonze – Max Medero
Imperial Commissioner – Edoardo Altamura
Official Registrar – Giacomo Giacopini
Kate Pinkerton – Veronica Senserini
Dolore – Lorenzo Calonaci
Concertmaster – Manuel Navarro
Ensemble il Contrappunto
Director – Franz Moser
Costume Designer – Sara Bianchi
Chorus & Opera Company Florence