A young Japanese woman falls for an American naval officer who promises more than he plans to deliver. A transporting story with a gutting conclusion.

Madama Butterfly

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Puccini’s sublime masterpiece closes out our celebratory 2024–2025 season in grand style, with five performances conducted by VO’s Music Director, Maestro Jacques Lacombe. This extended run boasts a double cast bursting with world-class talents, including Tokyo-born soprano Yasko Sato. Praised for her “disarming, honest, refined and authentic” approach, she makes her VO/Canadian debut as Cio-Cio-San, having previously explored the role’s complexities in performances throughout Italy, the US, Belgium, Slovenia, Greece, Spain, and Japan.

Yasko Sato

Events

Past events

1 - 7 Nov, 2025

Madama Butterfly · Calgary Opera

Apr 26 - May 4, 2025

Madama Butterfly · Vancouver Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Clo-Clo-San in Madama Butterfly by Puccini

Vancouver Opera

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