The relationship between Cio-Cio-San, called »Butterfly«, and US American marine officer Benjamin F. Pinkerton begins as a proforma wedding – with unexpected consequences: the young Japanese woman cuts herself off from her family, hoping to leave her impoverished origins behind; Pinkerton, on the other hand, despite his overwhelming desires, doesn’t feel committed to this »provisional marriage«. When he’s ordered home Cio-Cio-San’s left behind, expecting his baby. She waits unwaveringly for his return; her only rock is her faithful servant Suzuki. But when Pinkerton’s ship re-docks in Nagasaki, the illusion shatters: He married another woman in America. When Butterfly realises they intend to take her child as well, she sees no other way out; she commits ritual suicide, as her father before her. Doing away with superficial clichés, the director R.B. Schlather focuses on the human tragedy, for which Puccini, Master of Melody found such heart-rending music.

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Madama Butterfly

Oper Frankfurt

Guest Concert

Pfalzbau Ludwigshafen

Mozart and his librettist, and kindred spirit, Lorenzo da Ponte’s third opera revolves around six people. The lives of two couples are thrown into confusion in the space of 24 hours: Guglielmo and Ferrando are persuaded to make a bet with cynical Don Alfonso about their lovers’ Fiordiligi and Dorabella’s fidelity. Don Alfonso’s convinced that, with their maid Despina's help, he can prove both sisters are fickle. The young men dress up as foreigners, to seduce their best friend’s lovers. Feigned and real emotions start getting all mixed up. The »wrong« couples even celebrate a sham double wedding, before the sisters discover their husbands' true identities. All six draw seemingly happy and conciliatory conclusions, but the laughter sticks in their throats. Can things return to how they were? Which feelings were and are real anyway?

Così fan tutte

Very useful and informative introductory talks about the next new production - during which a singer, or singers, from the cast sing something from the opera in question. These are held in German but English is sometimes spoken as well, as not all the artists involved speak German.

Opera Extra

ARE LIGHTNING, ARE THUNDER What is the point of all this effort? Voices assail us from all sides. We cannot escape the questions and complaints, the who? what? how? and where? Let him be crucified!,...

Gewandhausorchester, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Andreas Reize conductor

St. Thomas Church

"Rejoice, be glad!" sings the choir at the beginning, and for many, this heralds the start of Advent every year. With rousing choirs, atmospheric solos and contemplative chorales, Bach's Christmas Oratorio finds a tone and gesture that delights audiences and singers alike and has made the work a favorite at Christmas time. A star cast of soloists, the WDR Radio Choir, the WDR Symphony Orchestra and the charismatic conductor Simon Halsey allow the great music to unfold its full radiance and together tell a timeless story of peace on earth.

Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium

Museum Ludwig

"Rejoice, be glad!" sings the choir at the beginning, ushering in the Advent season for many every year. With rousing choirs, atmospheric solos and contemplative chorales, Bach's Christmas Oratorio finds a tone and gesture that delights audiences and singers alike and has made the work a favorite piece during the Christmas season. A star cast of soloists, the WDR Radio Choir, the WDR Symphony Orchestra and the charismatic conductor Simon Halsey allow the great music to unfold its full radiance and together tell a timeless story of peace on earth.

Jonas Müller

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 6 - Mar 20, 2026

Madama Butterfly · Oper Frankfurt

Past events

Feb 6 - Mar 20, 2026

Madama Butterfly · Oper Frankfurt

Nov 8, 2025

Guest Concert · Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

Future and recently performed repertoire

Guglielmo in Così fan tutte by Mozart

Oper Frankfurt

Singer in Elijah by Mendelssohn

Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz

Singer in Christmas Oratorio by Bach

WDR Sinfonieorchester

Yakusidé in Madama Butterfly by Puccini

Oper Frankfurt

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