BlinkOpera: The Music of Madama Butterfly
Season 3, Episode 6, Nov 01, 2022, 01:30 PM
The story of Madama Butterfly is an engrossing tale that has captured the hearts of operagoers for generations, but what sets this masterpiece apart is arguably one of the most beautiful opera scores ever composed. Join conductor Timothy Myers as he walks through some of his favorite selections from Puccini's breathtaking opera and provides fascinating perspective on some of the most iconic arias in the repertoire.
Welcome to Season 3 of The Atlanta Opera Podcast's BlinkOpera, the series built to give you an introduction to operas told from the artists who actually perform them and know them intimately. So, let’s listen to the highlights, unpack the plot, and hear about performance anecdotes in a time-efficient and fun way!
Recording: Puccini: Madama Butterfly: Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Maria; Various; Warner Classics; 2009
Welcome to Season 3 of The Atlanta Opera Podcast's BlinkOpera, the series built to give you an introduction to operas told from the artists who actually perform them and know them intimately. So, let’s listen to the highlights, unpack the plot, and hear about performance anecdotes in a time-efficient and fun way!
Recording: Puccini: Madama Butterfly: Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Maria; Various; Warner Classics; 2009