MADAMA BUTTERFLY LANDS IN
DARLINGTON
Madama
Butterfly
Darlington Civic Theatre
Wednesday 25th
March 2015
Puccini’s
powerful masterpiece takes to the stage on 25 March
After
her recent critically acclaimed British and Irish national tours of Nabucco,
Aida and La Bohѐme, the award winning
producer Ellen Kent presents a stunning traditional production of Puccini’s
masterpiece, Madama Butterfly,(Opera of the Year Award - Liverpool Daily
Post). The production oozes quality with exquisite sets including a spectacular
Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan designed by the renowned
Ukrainian designer Nadia Shvets from the National Ukrainian opera of Kharkiv.
With a host of international soloists from the national operas of Odessa, Spain and Rostov and the support of the
National Philharmonic in Chisinau.
Madama
Butterfly is
Puccini’s popular tale on which the hit West End musical Miss Saigon is
based. International Korean soprano Elena Dee, whose emotional portrayal of
Mimi in Ellen Kent’s recent La Bohème received such high praise, will be
singing the role of the tragic Cio Cio San. Zinevych whose Rudolpho in La
Bohème so captured hearts and who has sung with Pavarotti returns with the
70 strong company to perform his Pinkerton. Making his debut in an Ellen Kent
production is the Spanish Tenor Giorgio Meladze. Originally from Georgia, he has acquired
critical acclaim in Europe, singing in Milan, Spain and across Europe. Giorgio Meladze sang
with José Carreras at the Austrian opera festival Tiroler Festspiele Erl this
summer.
Madama
Butterfly tells
the heart-breaking story of the beautiful Japanese girl, who falls in love with
an American naval lieutenant, resulting in heart wrenching drama. This
magnificent production boasts beautiful sets and costumes and a large live
orchestra. Highlights of the performance include the melodic Humming Chorus,
the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.
Tickets:
Madama
Butterfly is
at Darlington Civic Theatre on Wednesday 25 March.
Tickets*
are priced from £27. To book contact the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk
*Includes
a £1 restoration levy
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