The award-winning producer Ellen Kent is bringing her stunning traditional production of Puccini’s masterpiece Madama Butterfly, one of the world's most popular operas, to the Floral Pavillion on February 3.

The fabulous international Korean soprano Elena Dee returns to sing in her critically acclaimed role as Cio Cio San, together with the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova.

Madama Butterfly is Puccini’s tragic tale, which the hit West End musical Miss Saigon is based on.

One of the world’s most popular operas, 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 Un bel di vedremo (One Fine Day), the famous tenor aria Amore o grillo (Love or fancy) and the unforgettable Bimba, Bimba, non piangere (Love Duet).

With exquisite sets featuring a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costuming including antique wedding kimonos from Japan, the story will be told in the original Italian with English surtitles. As with any of Ellen Kent’s shows, Madama Butterfly is set to be a visually beautiful and moving production.

Ellen said: “My operas have to be emotional and beautiful.”

Madama Butterfly will be conducted by Vasyl Vasylenko, who is the artistic director and conductor at the National President's Orchestra of Ukraine, Kiev, together with the guest conductor and artistic director of the National Opera of Moldova, Nicolae Dohotaru.

They will be joined by 30 members of the National Ukrainian Orchestra, Kiev and the National Moldovan Opera.

Madama Butterfly

Monday 3rd February 2020, 7:30pm

Tickets from £28.50 to £37.50.

For more information: https://www.floralpavilion.com/en-GB/shows/madama%20butterfly/info