Russian operatic troupe to perform Madama Butterfly
A world famous operatic troupe is coming to Perth next month.
Russian State Opera will be performing‘Madama Butterfly’at Perth Concert Hall next month.
The music, by Giacomo Puccini, will be sung in Italian with English subtitles, and the cast will be supported by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians.
The company says no other opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of‘Madama Butterfly’.
A spokesperson for Russian State Opera said:“This tale of the doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young Japanese bride inspired Puccini to write some of his most sublime and beautiful music.
“Set in Japan at the turn of the century,‘Madama Butterfly’is among the most colourful and exotic of all operas, and from its theme of noble self-sacrifice springs melodies that grip your heart.
“It tells the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride, whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family leads to heartbreak and tragedy.
“The premiere of this exquisite production, with its beautiful set and costumes, intensifies the emotion in an already heart-breaking opera.”
The spokesperson continued:“If you’ve never tried opera before, you will love this full orchestra experience with brand new settings and fantastic costumes, exquisite singing, and those wonderful tunes that the audience will still be humming to themselves on their way home, making this a must-see opera production for everyone.
“This touching story of innocent love crushed amidst two utterly different cultures resonates as strongly as ever in today’s world.”
‘Madama Butterfly’will be performed by Russian State Opera on Friday, March 6 at Perth Concert Hall from 7.30pm.
Tickets start from £22.50, concessions start from £21.50 from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031 or www.horsecross.co.uk