When the young geisha, Cio-Cio-San, marries American Naval Officer Pinkerton, she believes she is entering a real, binding marriage for life. Forsaking her religion and community, she learns all too late that for Pinkerton, their marriage is merely an illusion – with tragic consequences.
With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, ‘Un bel dì, vedremo’ (‘One fine day’) and the Humming Chorus, Giacomo Puccini’s opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-breaking. Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s exquisite production takes inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan. Asmik Grigorian performs the role of Cio-Cio-San, with Kevin John Edusei conducting.
Cerddoriaeth Giacomo Puccini
Arweinydd Kevin John Edusei
Cyfarwyddwyr Moshe Leiser a Patrice Caurier
Dylunydd Setiau Christian Fenouillat
Dylunydd Gwisgoedd Agostino Cavalca
Dylunydd Goleuadau Christophe Forey
Sung in Italian with English subtitles
A co-production with Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
Canolfan y celfyddydau perfformio a gweledol yn Ynys Môn, Gogledd Cymru
