Daniel Chapman

Kaylee Silcocks

TBA 

Opera Southwest

Madama Butterfly

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Llantos 1492

Doña Clementina

National Hispanic Cultural

### Event Description: Madama Butterfly

**Event:** Madama Butterfly  
**Dates:** October 26 - November 3, 2024  
**Location:** National Hispanic Cultural Center, Journal Theatre, Albuquerque, NM  

**Overview:**
Experience the timeless tragedy of "Madama Butterfly," an opera that has captivated audiences for over a century with its poignant tale of love, loyalty, and heartbreak. Composed by Giacomo Puccini with a libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, this masterpiece continues to enchant with its soaring music and emotional depth.

**Highlights:**
- **Music:** Giacomo Puccini
- **Libretto:** Giuseppe Giacosa & Luigi Illica
- **Language:** Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage
- **Notable Aria:** The opera is renowned for its exquisite arias for sopranos, particularly the long, varied love duet that concludes Act I, which many Puccini fans consider his greatest work. The melodies are beautifully tinged with a sense of foreboding, as the protagonist, Butterfly, fears her happiness is too immense to last.

**Cast:**
- **Cio-Cio-San**
- **Pinkerton**
- **Sharpless**

**Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** [Name]
- **Director:** [Name]
- **Scenic Designer:** [Name]
- **Costumer:** [Name]
- **Wigs & Makeup:** Kaylee Silcocks
- **Lighting:** Jacqueline Chavez
- **Chorus Master:** Aaron Howe

**Additional Information:**
- **Piano Tuning and Preparation:** Provided by Albuquerque Piano Services
- **Running Time:** [Duration]

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the opera, where Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" will transport you through a powerful narrative underscored by some of the most beautiful music ever composed. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary cultural experience.

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