Madame Butterfly by Puccini, Minn (2011/2011), Immexxi minn Numa Sadoul,, Surmast Direttur Julia Jones, Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France

presented in Bordeaux in 2003 Japanese tragedy in 3 acts. Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica. Premiered in Milan, at the Teatro alla Scala, January 17, 1904. Test. A major work by Puccini, which he considered his “most sincere” opera, Madame Butterfly is a moving portrait of a woman. Revealed by the love she has for her Navy Lieutenant, Cio-Cio-San, abandoned, still hopes. His devouring passion is expressed in a heartbreaking song. Disappointment, grief, shame and dishonor then take precedence over this pure love. Imbued with Japanese culture and rites, Puccini colors his music with an intense modernity. Cécile Perrin, moving Fidelio in 2007, and Alketa Cela, marvelous Micaëla in the recent production of Carmen , will in turn embody the heroine. Performances of Madame Butterflyare given in tribute to two recently deceased artists: Martine Mahé and Ricardo Cassinelli. During their vast career, both frequently performed on the stage of the Grand-Théâtre where their talent thrilled the public. Watch the France 3 Aquitaine report: Madame Butterfly opens the season .