Overview

METROPOLITAN OPERA ENCORE IN HD Kristine Opolais brings her heartbreaking interpretation of the title role in Madama Butterfly in Anthony Minghella’s critically acclaimed 2006 production. Roberto Alagna sings Lieutenant Pinkerton, the callous officer who crushes Butterfly’s dreams of love. Debuting conductor Karel Mark Chichon leads a cast that also includes Maria Zifchak as Suzuki and Dwayne Croft as Sharpless.