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Madama Butterfly (1974)

1974-09-14 · 2h 25m · IT
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Karajan magnificent in unique treatment of familiar tragedy

Mirella Freni, Placido Domingo, Christa Ludwig, and Robert Kerns star in this Jean-Pierre Ponnelle-directed version of the Puccini opera, with Herbert von Karajan conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Madama Butterfly is a staple of the standard operatic repertoire for companies around the world, ranking 7th in the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide.

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Jean-Pierre PonnelleDirectorGiuseppe GiacosaWriterLuigi IllicaWriter

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Mirella FreniMirella FreniCio-Cio-San, known as ButterflyPlácido DomingoPlácido DomingoPinkertonRobert KernsRobert KernsSharplessChrista LudwigChrista LudwigSuzukiMichel SénéchalMichel SénéchalGoroMarius RintzlerMarius RintzlerBonzeHans HelmHans HelmComisario imperialElke ScharyElke ScharyKate PinkertonHerbert von KarajanHerbert von KarajanSelf - Conductor

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OperaPuccini

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Frequently asked questions about Madama Butterfly

What is Madama Butterfly about?

Mirella Freni, Placido Domingo, Christa Ludwig, and Robert Kerns star in this Jean-Pierre Ponnelle-directed version of the Puccini opera, with Herbert von Karajan conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Madama Butterfly is a staple of the standard operatic repertoire for companies around the world, ranking 7th in the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide.

How long is Madama Butterfly?

Madama Butterfly has a runtime of 145 minutes.