Puccini’s Madama Butterfly (The Met: Live in HD 2023/24 Season)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang takes the podium to conduct Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.

Trailer Preview: https://youtu.be/jOOqOp5mhDY?si=T9QPYOX16Ut8sq2I

Latest screening schedule: http://www.themetinhongkong.info/

8 September 2024 (SUN) 3:40pm| MOViE MOViE Pacific Place

27 October 2024 (SUN) 3:40pm | Premiere Elements

1 December 2024 (SUN) 3:50pm | Emperor Cinemas (Entertainment Building)

8 December 2024 (SUN) 3:00pm | K11 Art House

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

The Foundation for the Arts and Music in Asia (FAMA) is a not-for-profit organisation created to increase the awareness of classical vocal music in the region and to foster an appreciation of the art of Western opera. With The Met: Live in HD program, FAMA is delighted to give residents of Hong Kong the opportunity to experience world-class opera performances from one of the world’s most famous opera companies, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, at selected cinemas in Hong Kong.