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Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

@ Sunderland Empire

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27 January 2018

7.30pm

From £15.40 + £2.85

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra, Winner of “The Best Opera Award” Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards – Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

Starring the International soprano Alyona Kistenyova*

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns 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.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles
*Cast Subject to Change

Venue
Sunderland Empire
High Street West
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR1 3EX

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