Madama Butterfly Resource Page

Explore Puccini's Madama Butterfly through thought-provoking essays, engaging conversations, and more.

Reclaiming Madama Butterfly
Reclaiming Madama Butterfly

Director Mo Zhou on Storytelling, Survival, and the Power of Perspective

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When Two Butterflies Meet
When Two Butterflies Meet

Sopranos Karen Chia-ling Ho and Yasko Sato discuss sharing the role of Cio-Cio San and their unique approaches to the character

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Un bel dì, A Life Begins
Un bel dì, A Life Begins

The World of Puccini

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Seeing Myself in 'Madama Butterfly'
Seeing Myself in 'Madama Butterfly'

A quiet reckoning with identity and art, by singer Luka Kawabata

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Opera Comics: Madama Butterfly
Opera Comics: Madama Butterfly

The sorrow, the silence, the sound made visible

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Madama Butterfly Study Guide
Madama Butterfly Study Guide

Learn more about Madama Butterfly with our Study Guide

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A Reflection on Puccini’s Masterpiece
A Reflection on Puccini’s Masterpiece

A Story of Love, Betrayal, and Cultural Collision

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