New York City
The Met: Live in HD – Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
$22 general; $20 members; $15 students
Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. Soprano Kristine Opolais stars in the title role with tenor Roberto Alagna singing Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts. Co-production of the Metropolitan Opera, English National Opera, and the Lithuanian National Opera.