Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra
Puccini Madama Butterfly
Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour
WINNER ‘BEST OPERA AWARD’
Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards
Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.
Highlights include the melodic ‘Humming Chorus’, the moving aria ‘One Fine Day’ and the unforgettable ‘Love Duet’.
Starring international soloists Elena Dee (soprano), Viktoria Melnyk (soprano), Yelyzaveta Bielous (mezzo-soprano), Oleksii Srebnytskyi (tenor) & Hovhannes Andreasyan (tenor).*
Directed by Ellen Kent.
“Above all it was a production which captured the raw emotion at the centre of the opera. Don’t take a handkerchief with you, take a box of them.” The Independent
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
*Cast subject to change.
Running time: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
Also available:
Sunday 15th February, 7pm
